POP!corn with Cholo Sediaren

🎸 This IS the life! Hold on tight as we hold our extra special celebration for Hannah Montana's 20th Hannah-versary! Join the conversation on what Hannah Montana has meant to us personally and as a global cultural phenomenon throughout the years, our favorite moments & songs from the show, paying tribute and giving flowers to Miley Cyrus, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are extra special guest hosts Yael Yuzon of Sponge Cola, Pat Lasaten of Ben&Ben/sugarbreak, Boodie Lastimosa, Jeanine, and Kristofer Purnell.   Follow Yael Yuzon / Sponge Cola Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tXFYQZSAswt4JLB42lpye?si=FYBR28TrSGOgyJjP9jDb6Q  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/yaelyraz/ / https://www.instagram.com/sponge_cola/  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@yaelyraz  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFiniMD_UVBOyUf4r2JQ0Wg    Follow Pat Lasaten of Ben&Ben / sugarbreak Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DAcJXcjX0zlQAZAPAx4Zb?si=CZr-HoStQPm-37gjzXdf0w / https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KVu9dJnMjZBtK0nxigTHX?si=IBjpZ5hmRKur9y6gQM3edA  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/patlasaten/ / https://www.instagram.com/sugarbreak.music/  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@patlasaten  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@benandbenmusic    CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

💥 GET GET AW! We bring in the new year 2026 on the pod as we welcome extra special guest Clara Benin on the show. Join as we discuss her latest singles muscle memory & the one to blame, her journey in music for the past decade, and more! Plus, our February 2026 P.O.P. (Points, Opinions, at Pasensya na kung violent ang reactions) for 2026: 2016 vs 2026 trend, Sexbomb Girls reunion and Sophia & Izzy Trazona issue, 2026 Grammy Winners, 2026 Oscar Nominees, and what we're looking forward to this year in pop culture. Joining Cholo in this episode are guest co-hosts Andrea Dela Calzada, Emil Hofileña, Jer Capacillo, and Kristofer Purnell. CLARA BENIN's new singles muscle memory & the one to blame are now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms!   Follow Clara Benin! Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ebPSE9YI5aLeZ1Z2gkqjn?si=tmmAOmtNQrymHdeb82aVuw  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/clarabeninmusic/?hl=en  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@clarabeninmusic?lang=en  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@clarabeninmusic/videos    CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🍿 WE'RE GOING UP, IT'S OUR MOMENT! We wrap up Our Year in POP! 2025  in our Best of Film & TV 2025 episode - rounding up the top movies and television globally and in the Philippines, alongside our personal top picks from KPop Demon Hunters, Sunshine, Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Heated Rivalry, Sinners, Quezon, Weapons, and more!  Joining Cholo in this episode are guest co-hosts Dren Pavia, Gab Saulog, Kristofer Purnell, and Samm Alvero. CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🏒 WE’RE COMING TO THE COTTAGE! We interrupt the holidays with an extra special spicy surprise episode as we talk about the year-end cultural and global phenomenon Heated Rivalry! Live from our cottage season finale watch party, we talk all things Heated Rivalry from our post-mortem reactions, favorite moments, fantasy Filipino adaptation, production highlights, and our overall mania & hyperfixation over the little Canadian show that took over the world! Joining Cholo in this episode are Aliyah, Boodie Lastimosa, Gianna Llanes, Franz Palisoc, Jeanine, and Nathan.   CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🪩 WE STILL BELIEVE IN EVER AFTER! We wrap up our Year of POP! 2025 in our Music episode - rounding up the top artists and songs on Spotify Wrapped 2025 globally and in the Philippines, alongside our personal top picks in music from 2025 from our favorite albums to our underrated favs! Plus! Join our conversation with music icon Bonnie Bailey as we talk about her mega hit Ever After, her favorite Philippine memories, her journey in music & upcoming releases, and more!   Joining Cholo in this episode are extra special guest co-hosts Gab Saulog, J Quinn, and Samm Alvero.   Special thanks to ḢA.MÜ (https://www.instagram.com/_ha.mu_/?hl=en) for Cholo's outfit.   CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige   Follow Bonnie Bailey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mCY2mHctggfYiEqpCgcSz?si=vcuIVgALTfWValjza7LroA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniebaileymusic   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

💙 Oh sh*t, eto na ang pangmalakasang puksaan pod collab episode, with extra special guest & host Baus Rufo (Dogshow Divas, Kaya Pa Ba, Bekenemen, Bowen Yang Cinematic Universe)!! From D.D.S. to B.B.M., join the conversation as they discuss some stories behind the wild success of Dogshow Divas, Baus' journey in entertainment, what inspires his comedy, the magic of improvisation & chemistry with Macoy, and more! Plus! Please welcome to the stage, the pop star nobody asked for - CHOLO! Isang puksaan at dogshowang malala as they dig deeper on CHOLO's debut single SIGE LANG NANG SIGE!: the "cancelled" idol interview paandar edition! This extra special episode is brought to you by Prod AXIA (https://www.instagram.com/prodaxia.things/) and Café Siriusdan (https://www.instagram.com/cafesiriusdan/). CHOLO - SIGE LANG NANG SIGE! is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all music streaming platforms! Stream now: https://cholo.tunelink.to/sige-lang-ng-sige Follow Baus Rufo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bausrufo/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsbaus?lang=en Listen to Dogshow Divas: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ClPD7nQbgdWRITjOQpYBw?si=d3013e6f0bd946a1 Listen to Kaya Pa Ba? with Baus Rufo: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ptgBIAfyMNkQOYeyhhHDk?si=d17d06c9cf8d424b Listen to Bekenemen: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bmRMuQzHJNyWiaArWgIgI?si=0e93b02a8d5b47a0   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

💚🩷 We couldn't be happier to be hosting our Wicked: For Good special with extra special guest, Philippine theater icon Phi Palmos! We take a trip to the Wonderful Land of Oz as we tackle the Wicked & Wicked: For Good phenomenon, from stage to screen, sentimental and favorite moments, thoughts on creative changes, and things that constantly change us for good. Plus, we discuss our November 2025 P.O.P. (Points, Opinions, at Pasensya na kung violent ang reactions): The 38th Awit Awards winners, The 68th Grammy Award nominees, more on AI in Filipino music (Mama Mo Blue, Skate Avenue PH), Miss Universe 2025, and 2026 trailer reactions (Toy Story 5, Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping, Devil Wears Prada 2, Hoppers, Live-action Moana). Joining Cholo in this episode are Aliyah, Phi Palmos, Kristofer Purnell, and Rendell Sanchez.   Follow Phi Palmos! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phipalmos/   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🌸 Kung ikaw ay masaya, mag-podcast ka! We take a trip to the world of film with Director Fatrick Tabada, talking about his latest film Flower Girl (starring Sue Ramirez), bringing the film to the New York Asian Film Festival, stories behind the scenes on the indie favorite Patay Na Si Hesus and Si Chedeng at si Apple, raving into the light, and more!   Flower Girl is now streaming on Netflix! Stream the Flower Girl theme song "Kung Ikaw Ay Masaya" by dwta on Spotify, Apple Music, and all your favorite music streaming platforms!   Follow Direk Fatrick Tabada! Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fatrick_tabada/    Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

✨ From the Sierra Madre mountains to Mayon Volcano, Bikolano singer-songwriter dwta graces the pod with some karaoke, keratin, and a whole lot of blessings! Join the conversation as she and Cholo take a deep dive on her journey as a humble probinsyana making it in the Filipino music industry, her hit song Padaba Taka & proudly representing the Bicol region, working with justin of SB19 on Sampung Mga Daliri, and more! Stream dwta's latest single Langit Lupa and all her tracks, now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all music streaming platforms! Follow dwta! Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UwnrHfh8Kd8Y8Ax8a3qWy?si=M25QHsJaT4OfDp2Wo6rjKA  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/akoaydwta/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@akoaydwta  YouTube | https://youtube.com/@akoaydwta?si=g-VQE81MjiKsLmjT      Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🎃 WHAT'S GOING ON? We round up the latest happenings in the world of Pinoy Pop Culture in our October 2025 News Round-up (in Halloween costume!). Our P.O.P. (Points, Opinions, and Pasensya na kung Violent ang reactions) include Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition 2.0, Quezon Movie Controversy, Mariah Carey's PH Concert, MMFF and QCinema 2025 line-up, Toni Fowler's podcast, the first Filipino Music Awards, and Emman Atienza's untimely passing. Plus, it's time to POP OFF! on the social media controversy: James Reid and Issa Pressman vs. the online world. Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Ken Galang, Kristofer Purnell, and Miggy Villanueva. Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

🛎️ DING DING DING! 🛎️ It’s a new DING in the werk room as we welcome POP!corn’s inaugural (inaugural?!) extra special guest of the season: Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale winner and icon, Brigiding! Join the conversation on all things Slaysian Royale, her RuDemption journey towards winning the crown, having one of the best track records in Drag Race herstory, drag being political on the main stage, and all things Learning is the New Winning and Brigiding! 👑   Follow Brigiding! Instagram | https://instagram.com/brigiding House of Ding - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/houseofding/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Brigidingdingding    Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

We’re keeping it 💯 on the land, the sea, and the sky as we discuss Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl - our favorite tracks, thoughts on the eras we’ve missed on the show, and more! Plus our newest segment POP! Off featuring Maki’s TWICE concert standing controversy, and pop culture lightning round: Jessica Sanchez’s big win, Jisoo x Zayn, AI in music, and Cup of Joe’s long-running Multo at #1. Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Aliyah, Boodie Lastimosa, Dani Sobreviñas, Franz Palisoc, and Jeanine.   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

Celebrating POP!corn's 100th episode with our return of the comeback: the requel! Join the all-star pod squad reunion as we discuss 2025 Comebacks from Superman, Fantastic Four: First Steps, IV OF SPADES, Lady Gaga's Mayhem, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition - and all the things we missed since we last aired! Joining Cholo in this episode are Dren Pavia, Emil Hofileña, Jer Capacillo, Kristofer Purnell, and Paula Molina.   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo  https://www.youtube.com/@ccsediaren

We cover the latest announcements from D23 Convention 2022 from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel - including thoughts on Live-Action The Little Mermaid, Inside Out 2, and all that's to come in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, a recap of the highlights of the 2022 Emmys! Joining Cholo in this episode are Dren Pavia and Kristofer Purnell.

BUGSH! We are finally back after a months-long hiatus with the sound of all the drama and pop culture that has happened recently. Join the POP!corn crew as we tackle the exhilarating behind the scenes drama behind Don't Worry Darling (if Ms. Flo can commit), Lea Michele's Funny Girl debut (where reading is fundamental), Darna, Drag Race Philippines, and all the exciting talks in the world of pop! Joining this episode are co-hosts Jeremiah Capacillo, Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dana Olvina, and Kristofer Purnell.

It’s time to bring those binge lists out as the POP!corn gang give a low-down on the Oscars 2022 Nominees! Join in as they discuss nominations, snubs, favorites, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, Jason Liwag, Kristofer Purnell, and Aliyah Rojo

SPOILERS AHEAD! The POP!corn squad heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the greater Marvel multiverse with the release of the much-talked about film Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we discuss our favorite Spidey memories, memorable villains, and a spoilery rundown of the film’s major events. Joining Cholo on this episode are Jason Tan Liwag, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell

WHERE DO BROKEN HEARTS GO NGA BA, TITA WHITNEY? Sa sinehan, siyempre! On this week's POP!corn, we introduce a brand new format - the POP!ten (or Top 10) countdown for all things pop culture! With the release of Hello, Love, Goodbye (oo, di kami MA-ka-get over), and in continued celebration of Buwan ng Wika, we look back on the top Pinoy RomComs (and some Romantic Dramas) that defined our generation. Ano nga ba ang mga pelikulang tumatak sa puso't isipan ng sambayanang POP!corn pod squad? Find out which of our fav KILIG and HUGOT films made it to this list - complete with hugot reenactments, theme song karaoke, and unadulterated love team stanning! POP!kern topics of the week include the Miley Cyrus/Liam Hemsworth break-up, Call Me Tita and The Crown S3 trailer reactions, Aquaria for The SM Store, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode is the other half of #ChoAna, Dana Olvina (@danaolvina)! For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

NEED A FRIEND TODAY? POP!corn returns with the first episode in our Buwan ng Wika at Kultura series, featuring the blockbuster film Hello, Love, Goodbye starring Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards, and directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina. Listen as we talk about why we "don't love" this film so much - its modern take on the OFW tale, the brilliant performances from Kathryn and Alden, its portrayal of the ~millennial struggles~ of love vs. career, practicality vs. passions, and many more! POP!kern topics of the week include the return of the Julia Barretto/Gerald Anderson/Bea Alonzo issue, Ang Probinsyano's 1000th episode, and more. Joining Cholo in this episode is Nathania Chua (@pilosopotanya, pilosopotanya.com) Hello, Love, Goodbye is showing in cinemas nationwide. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

ANi, ARE YOU OKAY? Get to know more about one of the most anticipated films from Cinemalaya 2019: ANi: The Harvest, with our extra special guests Toni Zuñiga (Producer/Writer), Miguel Valdes ("ANi, The Warbot") and Jermaine Choa Peck ("Agnes")! Find out what it's like to create a Sci-Fi film with a Filipino touch, the experience of doing motion capture, and more behind the scenes stories and anecdotes from the upcoming film. POP!kern topics of the week include the Yeng Constantino Siargao controversy, showbiz drama between Julia Barretto-Gerald Anderson-Bea Alonzo, SDCC news round-up (what did we think about THAT Cats trailer?), and more! Joining Cholo in this episode is co-host Emil Hofileña (@emilhofilena) WATCH ANi: The Harvest in Cinemalaya 2019 from August 2 to 13 in Greenbelt, Glorietta, Trinoma, UP Town Center, Market! Market!, Evia Lifestyle Center, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Follow their social media pages: Facebook, Twitter: @aniharvest , and Instagram: @ani_harvest. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

THE DEVIL WORKS HARD, BUT KEVIN FIEGE WORKS HARDER: Listen as we discuss all the exciting Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 reveals announced at San Diego Comic-Con in this hour-long "minisode"! Black Widow! More Doctor Strange and Scarlet Witch! Baron Zemo and the REAL Mandarin! Jane FosTHOR! YAS ASIAN REPRESENTATION! and MORE!  The Dream Team Paula Molina and Richard Webb join Cholo in this minisode. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

*PETER TINGLES* Join us in this minisode as we discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home - our reactions to the ~blip,~ how the MCU is bringing the Spidey lore to fresh new heights, the future of the franchise, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode is the dream team Paula Molina and Richard Webb. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

IT'S A NEVER ENDING STORY... Literally. This week on POP!corn, we try to relive our ~lost episode~ about Stranger Things season 3 - our fave moments and characters (#JusticeForBarb), fan theories (why is there Russian paranoia? is Will gay?), how this cultural phenomenon has taken over our lives, and more! POP!kern topics of the week include Jane de Leon's casting as the new Darna, Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 3 and MMFF 2019 entries, Anne Curtis playing transgender on MMK. Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa and a "special appearance" from Angela Natividad, who couldn't make it to our re-recording. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

TELL ME ARE YOU DOWN OR OUT? This week’s POP!corn audio episode features our extra special international celebrity guest, 18 year old Hawaiian-Filipino musician MiMi ! Get to know what brings Mimi to the country, working with Shanti Dope and Elmo Magalona, an upcoming track with hitmaker DJ Khaled, what it’s like to be a Hawaiian teenager, and more! This week’s POP!kern includes Disney news (Ariel casting, Mulan and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil trailer reactions), the Nintendo Switch Lite, and Kadenang Ginto’s trending meme featuring Daniela Mondragon! MiMi's latest single 'Keke Love (feat. Elmo Magalona) is now available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital platforms. Watch the music video on YouTube and follow MiMi on http://instagram.com/mimitheartist / http://facebook.com/mimitheartist  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

COZ BABY NOW WE GOT BAD BLOOD! As promised on Episode 07 (Toy Story), here's a bonus minisode where we chime in on the latest case of 'bad blood' in Hollywood: Taylor Swift's feud vs. talent manager and businessman Scooter Braun.  Hear the deets about the beef, from Taylor's open letter, whose supporting whose side (lookin' at you Justin Bieber), and our thoughts on everything that has transpired on this developing story. Joining Cholo in this minisode are Boodie Lastimosa, Rissa Martinez, and Micah Naadat. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND... Join this week's episode of POP!corn as we reminisce on what made the Toy Story franchise so great, and discuss the latest installment TOY STORY 4!    POP!kern topics of the week include Hello, Love, Goodbye and Charlie's Angels trailer reactions, Taylor Swift's bad blood vs. Scooter Braun, the NBA Free Agency, and more!    Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa, Rissa Martinez, and Micah Naadat.   For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

WHAT IS THE COST OF LIES? In this POP!byte, we discuss HBO's hit miniseries 'Chernobyl' - our reactions to the terrors of real life, influencers invading the radioactive area, and a petition to get Meryl Streep on our show! Joining Cholo in this episode is Emil Hofileña (http://twitter.com/emilhofilena). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

HAPPY DADDY'S DAY, MR. PRESIDENT! In this special edition of POP!corn, we are graced by the president himself (no, not THAT one), our extra special guest Raymond Bagatsing (Manuel Quezon in "Quezon's Game"). Listen as we learn more about the making of the film, reminisce about his time on the horror show Nginiig, what makes him a daddy(?!), and more! POP!kern topics of the week include Hello, Love, Goodbye and Frozen 2 trailer reactions, the Raptors NBA championship, and more!  Joining Cholo in this episode is returning co-host (and Twitter pop culture master) Emil Hofileña (http://twitter.com/emilhofilena)! For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

LONG LIVE DA KING... Listen as we rave about Godzilla: King of the Monsters (dir. Dougherty, 2019) - our fave kaiju moments, what makes this film work despite what the critics say, and how they're basically Pokémon ! Joining Cholo in this episode is Bea Racoma (@racomabear) For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

JE SUIS CALME! It's all about female power in this third POP!byte minisode as we discuss Taylor Swift's latest single 'You Need to Calm Down' + new details on her upcoming album 'Lover,' Black Sheep's latest horror film 'Clarita' starring Jodi Sta. Maria, and 'MIB: International' starring Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth! Joining Cholo is a good friend of the podcast, Kevin Trinidad (http://instagram.com/babblebykev) - fun fact!: he made all the designs and branding materials! For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

WE'RE ON A ROLL... On this week's POP!corn, we discuss the fifth season of Netflix science fiction anthology Black Mirror - our thoughts on the interactive special "Bandersnatch," our love for Miley Cyrus, a rundown on our favorite episodes of the whole series, and more! POP!kern topics of the week include Tony Awards 2019 Winners, E3 video game news, the Blackpink-Shopee controversy, and a PBB forced eviction. Joining Cholo in this week's show is Erika Villa-Ignacio (@erikavillaignacio). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

SHINING, SHIMMERING, SAKS LANG? Join us as we talk about the Aladdin 2019 live-action adaptation (dir. Guy Ritchie) in this POP!bytes minisode. Joining Cholo are friends Boodie Lastimosa (@boodielastimosa), Kitkat Lastimosa (@kitkatlastimosa), Micah Naadat (@micaahroons), and Aliyah Rojo (@amlrojo). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: http://facebook.com/popcornwcholo  / TW: http://twitter.com/POPcornWCholo   & http://twitter.com/ccsediaren  / IG: http://instagram.com/popcornwcholo  & http://instagram.com/ccsediaren  / YouTube: http://youtube.com/cholosediaren

HOW THE TABLES HAVE TURNED! POP!corn presents POP!bytes, shorter minisodes dedicated to discussions on topics that just can't wait till the long-form show. In this debut minisode, we (literally) have a JoBros party as we discuss and review the latest releases from the Jonas Brothers — Amazon Prime Documentary "Chasing Happiness" and their new album, "Happiness Begins." Joining Cholo are blockmates and fellow pop culture enthusiasts Boodie Lastimosa (@boodielastimosa), Micah Naadat (@micaaahroons), and Aliyah Rojo (@amlrojo) — with extra special guest, Jonas Brothers Philippines (JBnoys) co-founder and co-president Kitkat Lastimosa (@kitkatlastimosa). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

GLEEK OUT! POP!corn celebrates Glee's 10th Year Anniversary - our 10 year retrospective includes what made Glee a great show in its prime, our favorite characters, guest stars, and covers, and what glee would be in the modern era.  POP!kern (Yaas or Pass) topics of the week feature the end of iTunes, trailer reaction for Blues Clues & You, new songs from Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry, four new Harry Potter stories, and more!  Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Ian Comandante, Angela Natividad, and Enrico Reyes. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

LET'S GET SICKENING! Start your engines... because it's POP!corn's RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 Extravaganza! We discuss this season's iconic memes, fashion moments, memorable (and ROBBED) queens, and our prediction for America's Next Drag Superstar. Yaas or Pass topics of the week include PDEA vs. Shanti Dope's 'Amatz,' Tati Westbrook vs. James Charles, Star Wars updates, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Nikki Bonuel (@nikkibonuel), Jeremiah Capacillo (@jeremiahcaps), A.g. de Guzman (@_agdeguzman), and Luisa Jocson (@luijocson). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

SUPERSIZED EPISODE! On this episode, we have our Game of Thrones post-mortem: our take on the final season's highlights and controversies, our favorite moments and characters from the entire show, and more! Yaas or Pass topics include the Idol Philippines judging controversy, Black Mirror Season 5 trailer, and some (nananananana) Batnews! This episode features extra special guest Yael Yuzon (@yaelyraz) of Sponge Cola, who also promotes their band's latest album "Sea of Lights" (now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify and all digital stores). Joining Cholo are co-hosts Emil Hofileña (@EmilHofilena) and Angela Natividad (@natividadangela). For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

PILOT EPISODE! Welcome to POP!corn, your stop for all things pop. Join pop culture enthusiast Cholo Sediaren as he discusses the biggest cinematic event in history in the AVENGERS: ENDGAME Spoiler Fest! Find out our reactions to the deaths, major scenes, favorite moments, and more! On this week's Yaas or Pass: Nadine Lustre as Darna, the Starkbucks moment on Game of Thrones, A Whole New World by ZAYN and Zhavia, and more. Joining Cholo are co-hosts and fellow MCU fans Paula Molina and Jeremy Alog. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

The POP!corn squad gives a preview of all the exciting new TV shows and movies to watch this 2022 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones spin-offs, and many more!   Joining Cholo on this episode are Paula Molina and Kristofer Purnell

The POP!corn squad welcomes 2022 with discussions on holiday hits Disney’s Encanto, Marvel Studios’ Eternals, the Harry Potter Return to Hogwarts 20th anniversary special, RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. The World cast announcement, holiday binge watches, and more in our first episode for the year. Joining Cholo on this episode are Paula Molina and Kristofer Purnell

Join the POP!corn squad on this supersized year-end special as they revisit the year of Pop Culture of 2021, with their top picks for the best of TV & Film from the year that has passed by - from WandaVision, Shang-Chi, all the way down to Ted Lasso, Succession, Dune and more! Joining Cholo on this episode are Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Kristofer Purnell, and Jason Tan Liwag

Listen in as the POP!corn squad revisit the Music of 2021 - from top hits and top artists featured on Spotify from the Philippines to the global scene, and also running down their own personal Spotify Wrapped 2021 lists. Join in as they talk about OPM scene stealers Zack Tabudlo and Ben&Ben, BTS, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and more for this Music of 2021 episode! Joining Cholo on this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell

We remember the feeling all too well, as the POP!corn crew revisit the essential Taylor Swift album Red through the release of Taylor’s Version - join them as they discuss the re-recordings, vault songs, and the emotional All Too Well 10 minute version & short film, plus a round-up of all-RED pop culture news!  Joining Cholo on this episode are Selina Ablaza, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell

Hindi niyo na kailangan pang maghintay ng susunod na habang buhay, dahil andito na ang Ben&Ben on POP!corn! Join us as we talk about chicken nuggets and sauces, what's on the nine-piece folk-pop band's pop culture list, and get some more insight on their sophomore album Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno, and its upcoming concert Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert! Joining Cholo on this episode are Maxine Cruz and Kristofer Purnell. Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert is happening on Dec 5, 2021 8PM - get your tickets now at Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert - KTX.

In true Halloween fashion - we give you our Spooktober Special 2021, featuring readings of scary stories as found on the site maymomoo.com (Jollibee Scare 2, Sa Opisina 2, Check-In, Hindi Ako Naniniwala Sa Multo, Toll Gate), and our own true to life spooky experience exchange! Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Molina and Kristofer Purnell.

The K-POP!corn crew heads back to the land of Kwangya to discuss NCT 127's latest comeback Sticker / Favorite! Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa, Janelle Paris, and Carmela Ramirez.

The POP!corn squad heads back to the DC Fandome as we talk about the much-talked about trailers to The Flash, The Batman, and more DC offerings, plus Adele's record-smashing comeback "Easy On Me," Pinoy showbiz chika (Aljur vs. Kylie), and the Kim Seon-Ho controversy that's making its way across the net. Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell.

POP!corn makes a happy return just in time to kick things off for Spooktober and round-up some news from the pop culture-scape: Adele’s triumphant comeback announcement, the return of cinemas in the Philippines, Dear Evan Hansen the movie, Marvel Cinematic Universe news, and more! Joining Cholo are co-hosts Deany Cheng, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell

Let’s Get Six-ning! Join Cholo and the POP!corn gang as they recap RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 6 - from iconic lip syncs, to major Rudemptions, and runway reviews, find out why they think it’s the best All-Stars season yet! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Dana Olvina.

POP!corn wraps up our special two-part series collab with POP Emergency as we tackle The Music Videos That Made Us - looking back at 40 years of MTV and the impact of music videos, our MYX memories, and run down our top personal picks in music videos from the last few decades.  Special Guest Co-hosts: Alwyn Mancio and Adrian De Guzman || Co-hosts: Jeremiah Capacillo, Maxine Cruz, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell

We fly back to the land of K-Dramas as we tackle one of most recent trending dramas Nevertheless, starring Han Soo-Hee and Song Kang. Join us as we discuss what went down in the episodes, the different relationships involved, all the clownery, and even our own marupok hugots. Co-hosts: Boodie Lastimosa, Rissa Martinez, and Micah Naadat.

It's a special two-parter POP!corn episode as we collab with our kapitbahays Alwyn and Adrian from the Pop Emergency podcast! On this first part, join us as we recall some August ganaps that slipped away, including our thoughts on Lyca and Karen, Drag Race Philippines, 10 years of Little Mix, and more! Special Guest Co-hosts: Alwyn Mancio and Adrian de Guzman || Co-hosts: Jeremiah Capacillo, Maxine Cruz, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell

Singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis joins this week's POP!corn as she dives into the making of her latest album 'Scenes From Inside,' sharing stories from hit singles such as 'Just A Smile,' her favorite pieces of pop culture, and more!

We're initiating CODE RED this week on POP!corn as we discuss the insanity of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, along with our POP!kerns on the Olympics 2020, the controversial Belo #PandemicEffect, Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney, Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version), and more! Co-hosts: Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, Kristofer Purnell, and Jason Tan Liwag

From Budapest to the Time Variance Authority, join the POP!corn gang as they discuss the latest releases from Marvel Studios: Black Widow and the Loki series!   Moderated by Paula Molina, with co-hosts: Cholo Sediaren, Selina Ablaza, Dren Pavia, Kristofer Purnell, RJ Santos

a bird can't fly with wheels, a car can't move with wings, but we definitely caught Tim Marquez for this week's edition of POP!corn. Join him and Cholo as they discuss his solo project timothy Run, his debut EP 'songs from the shelf', his journey in music (One Click Straight + Manila Magic), love for Lord of the Rings, and more!  Stream timothy Run's debut EP 'songs from the shelf' : lnk.to/timothyRun-SongsfromtheShelf

POP!corn celebrates PRIDE 2021 in this intimate discussion on what pride means to us, queer icons of our youth (shout out to Toti Marie and the gleeks!), and modern queer representation in media.  Moderated by Jeremiah Capacillo, with co-hosts Cholo Sediaren, Paula Molina, Dana Olvina, and Jason Tan Liwag.

"Kinikilig" singer-songwriter Hazel Faith visits the pod to talk about her latest album "RENEWED," gleeking out on her Hollywood experience on the set of glee, her full circle journey in the music industry, finding new faith in Christianity, and more. Stream her album RENEWED: lnk.to/HazelFaith-RENEWED FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

POP!corn is celebrating it's 100th release (and second pod anniversary!) by well..., simply showing up and being here: this week, we catch up and discuss on the much-talked about the Trese Netflix Animated Series, reboot realness (Disney+ Beauty and the Beast prequel, iCarly, and more), new music recommendations, and more kernels of pop! Joining Cholo is Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

Yo A-Brigade! Young and rising hip-hop star Alex Bruce join's this week's POP!corn to talk about her journey as one of the Philippines' youngest rappers, behind the scenes of her music and music video, fan girl stories over SB19 and Ruby Ibarra, and more!   Stream Alex Bruce's music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3u3C4Or

POP!corn's MCU chapter takes a deep dive into the franchise's latest series: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join in as we discuss the evolving legacy of Captain America, a recap on the series' events, and its implications on the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more Marvel lovin' on this week's show! Joining Cholo in this episode are guest co-hosts Selina Ablaza, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, Kristofer Purnell, and Joms Robles. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

Fast rising singer-songwriter/producer raven joins Cholo on the show to talk about the inspirations behind his hits Paraluman, S.U.K.I. and Kung Tayo, Tayo (and where she is now), being taken under the wing of OPM icon Rico Blanco, origins of his fandom the Yellow Keepers, his favorite Marvel superheroes, and more to the moon and back! Joining them are guest co-hosts Marco Bachini and Niccolo Yu. Stream raven's music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PwHBid Follow raven on social media @ravenmusicph

WE SAID WHAT WE SAID - the POP!corn Drag Race superfans come together once again to look back at our favorite Season 13 moments and queens before the crowning of America's next drag superstar! Whose team are you on: #TeamSymone #TeamGottMik #TeamRose or #TeamKandy? Joining Cholo in this episode are Nikki Bonuel, Jeremiah Capacillo, Therese Dimalanta, Luisa Jocson, and Dana Olvina.   FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

We head back to 2008 as we dive into the nostalgia that Fearless (Taylor's Version) has brought about with its release. We take a trip down memory lane of Taylor Swift stanning, discuss the changes in the re-recordings, our fave From The Vault Tracks, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa and Rissa Martinez. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

UK Hun? We travel across the pond as we talk about the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK - our fav queens, RuRu Vision highlights, fashion ruview, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Aliyah Rojo FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

We dive back into the Snyderverse as we discuss the recently released Zack Snyder's Justice League - the storied history of the DCEU and making #TheSnyderCut happen, our favorite moments and improvements, our big what if's, and the future of the franchise. Joining Cholo in this episode are Maxine Cruz, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

The POP!corn roundtable returns as we discuss one year in lockdown - our realizations, newly found habits and quarantine discoveries. Plus, we talk about the relevance of awards shows in modern times as we cover the 2021 Grammys (Beyonce, TSwift, BTS) and Oscar Nominations. Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, and Jason Tan Liwag. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

*Now entering The Hex* We're back to the MCU as we discuss the much-talked-about Disney+ Series WandaVision - our favorite moments and memes, insane fan theories, Scarlet Witch stanning, the future of the MCU, and more! Plus: sip some Royal Tea as we dip our toes into Meghan and Prince Harry's controversial revelations! Joining Cholo this week are Sel Ablaza and Paula Molina. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

POP!corn is back from a quick hiatus with a little 'Soul' searching to help things get back on track. Join Cholo and guest co-host Danica Octa as they explore the themes presented in Pixar's Soul: what it means to find a life of purpose and balance, career hugots, and life advice for those who are also trying to find their way in life. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren -- Metamorphosis Group's Virtual Career Academy Summit is happening from March 22-26, 2021. Get to experience practice interviews, resume workshops, virtual job booths, career talks, and an online raffle. Follow Metamorphosis Group: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Website

From folklores, to evermores and dumbledores, join us this week as we discuss Taylor Swift's second surprise album from 2020 and her ninth studio album evermore. Join Cholo and Nat Chua as they dissect the album, their fave tracks, thoughts on William Bowery, and more. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

Indie-Pop Singer-Songwriter and multi-talented star Paolo Sandejas drops by the pod to talk about his debut EP Purple Afternoon, balancing life as a student-athlete-musician, his thoughts ranging from Olivia Rodrigo's drivers license, Start Up, anime, and more! FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren   Stream Paolo Sandejas on Spotify and follow him on Instagram (@paolosandejas) and Twitter (@paolo_sandejas)

The POP!corn squad takes one last look at the cursed year that was 2020 - catching up after the holiday season and the crazy year that has been, discussing most entries from Metro Manila Film Festival 2020, and recalling our fave 2020 TV Shows and Movies. And with that we say, bye 2020! Joining Cholo in this episode are Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell.   FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren

2020 may have been crazy, but we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for your continued support for POP!corn! FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We bring you our Music of 2020 special as we look back on some of our favorite albums and artists, reveal the Spotify Wrapped 2020 Philippines lists and our personal lists, and talk all things music from the crazy year that has been. Joining Cholo in this episode are Maxine Cruz, Emil Hofileña, and Dren Pavia. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We talk about the recently announced 2021 Grammy Award Nominations - shoutouts to our faves (yas folklore!), BTS/K-Pop and the Grammys, snubs of the year, among other notable noms. Plus, some thoughts on the Shark Boy and Lava Girl sequel, MMFF 2020 line-up, and more. Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Kristofer Purnell. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

It's a POP!kern extravaganza this week as we discuss some developments around the pop culture sphere, from our thoughts on the Pinoy animated Netflix film Hayop Ka!, to the Filipino-inspired Disney advertisement, Fantastic Beasts Grindelwald casting shake up (and the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard fiasco), new music from Ben&Ben, a legendary collab from Miley Cyrus x Stevie Nicks, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Maxine Cruz, Arby Cuevas, Paula Molina, and Kristoffer Purnell. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We celebrate Spooktober 2020 as we reminisce on the hit book series True Philippine Ghost Stories (published by PSICOM), featuring live readings of three stories from the books (St. Elmo's Fire, Food Trip, and Spirit of the Glass), our own spooky encounters, and ghosts of different kinds. POP!kerns for the week include our reactions to the teaser of Netflix's Trese and Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon, plus our spoiler-free review for Netflix's The Haunting of Bly Manor, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Maxine Cruz, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristoffer Purnell. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Take a trip to NCITY with the squad for an all-new KPOP!corn episode as we discuss our favorite boy group NCT and their latest comeback NCT 2020: The 2nd Album "Resonance Pt. 1." Join us as we explain the concept of Neo Culture Technology, sub-units, biases from the 23 members, our fave tracks from the album, and more! Joining Cholo this week are fellow Czennies Boodie Lastimosa, Janelle Paris, Carmela Ramirez, and Aliyah Rojo. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

It's an extra special collab with our fellow adults Nica, Carla, and Azl of the It's An Adult Thing! podcast - and this week, we tackle the much-talked about Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film's revelations, what we think the impact of social media has been especially in the Philippines, and how we want to go about it moving forward.   For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

WE'RE BACK! The pod squad returns after a month-long hiatus as we discuss all things pop in our October 2020 edition of POP!kerns, featuring the return of ABS-CBN to free TV, news and reactions to MCU Disney+ Shows and announcements, BTS Dynamite and BLACKPINK THE ALBUM, and more!  Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Molina and Kristoffer Purnell. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We take our first deep dive into the DC Multiverse as we discuss the highlights on the recently concluded DC Fandome Event - listen to our thoughts and reactions to all the news on Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, Justice League: #TheSnyderCut, The Flash, The Batman, and more from DC's storied multiverse history! Joining Cholo in this episode are Francis Domingo, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Richard Webb. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Singer-songwriter Issa Rodriguez visits the pod as she and Cholo talk about her music industry journey, tips on becoming a songwriter, her latest single "Wag" and social media bashing, issues on musicians vs. "artista kids," integrating faith into music and life, and more! Stream "Wag" by Issa Rodriguez: https://backl.ink/142631620 Follow Issa on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

'YER A 40 YEAR OLD WIZARD, HARRY! We take a trip to the Wizarding World as the pod squad celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Boy Who Lived - Harry Potter!  It's a special POP!corn with Paula(!) episode, as Chief Potterhead Paula Molina takes the broomstick from Cholo and leads the discussion about all things Wizarding World, celebrating what makes this franchise beloved to fans in all these years, favorite book and film moments, hot takes on characters and spin-offs, and standing up against The Author Who Shall Not Be Named in these modern times. Joining Paula in this episode are Selina Ablaza, Dren Pavia, Kristoffer Purnell, and Cholo Sediaren.  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Take another [mostly underwhelming] trip back to the Werk Room as we look back at RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5 - find out who our bets were for the crown, thoughts and reactions to the new format and Lip Sync "Assassins," a mini-fashion review, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Arby Cuevas, and Paula Molina.  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

The SCHOLARS OF SWIFT are back to discuss Taylor's surprise 8th studio album folklore in POP!corn's special supersized 50th episode! Join the squad as they discuss the album track by track, thoughts on newfound Swift appreciation from the outside, feels that came to be from the album, her releases since Lover (CATS, Miss Americana, City of Lover), and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Reg Cabato, Nathania Chua, Arby Cuevas, Franz Palisoc, and Kevin Trinidad. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Singer-songwriter-producer Fern. joins this episode of POP!corn as he and Cholo look back at his early hits Into You and Lie 2 Me, trying to make it in the industry at such a young age, producing for and befriending some big names in the music scene, his current obsession with anime and love for books, and more! Listen to Fern.'s music on Spotify Follow Fern. on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Miss Philippines Earth - Water 2020 Gianna Llanes joins this week's show as she and Cholo look back at some of their college memories, her career journey as a VJ, DJ, Courtside Reporter and host, the road to her current reign as a beauty queen, and more! For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Now more than ever, we celebrate PRIDE as a sign of protest. Join the pod squad in the culmination of our month-long POP!corn Pride 2020 celebration as we discuss important issues relating to Pride in the Philippines such as the Pride 20 Protest and Arrest, Trans Women in mainstream pageants, the hija ako movement, and share our own personal experiences as well. We also give our LGBTQ+ themed pop culture recommendations to help you get by these trying times. Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Paula Molina, Dana Olvina, and Ivan Paredes. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

On this week's POP!corn, the squad discusses Pop Culture in times of turmoil. As we face several crises in the Philippines and around the world, we talk about how we believe we should consume, create, and respond to different pop culture phenomena. #JunkTerrorBillNOW #MassTestingPH #IStandWithMariaRessa #HoldTheLine #DefendPressFreedom #BlackLivesMatter #IStandWithHongKong Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Emil Hofileña, Ace Libre, Jason Tan Liwag, Paula Molina, and Ivan Paredes. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

SAWADEE KRUB! We take a trip to Thailand on this week's episode as we talk about the Boy Love series phenomenon, specifically with the recently concluded 2gether The Series. Tune in as we talk about what makes the genre great, problematic themes, and Pinoy BL series in the works! Joining Cholo in this episode are Nikki Bonuel, Franz Palisoc, and Chesca Tan. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

WE'D RATHER BE DRY, BUT AT LEAST WE'RE ALIVE. This week on POP!corn, we take a trip to the world of Chromatica as dive into Lady Gaga's latest album. Join us as we discuss our favorite Gaga tracks of all time, what it means to be a Little Monster in the time of Pride, and as we dig deeper into some of our favorite tracks from Chromatica. Joining Cholo in this episode are Nicko Caluya, Arby Cuevas, Nikki Salcedo, Izzy Suarez, and Erika Villa-Ignacio. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

LOOK OVER THERE! We return to the WERK ROOM as we discuss the recently concluded RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12! We discuss all the moments leading up to the crowning of this season's Next Drag Superstar Jaida Essence Hall, how good the season was in terms of the talented crop of queens, memorable moments and controversies, and the return of our SLAY or WALEY Fashion Review! Joining Cholo in this episode are Nikki Bonuel, Jeremiah Capacillo, A.g. de Guzman, Luisa Jocson, Jason Tan Liwag, and Paula Molina. For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We DEDICATE(d) our E•MO•TION(s) to our muse Carly Rae Jepsen in this supersized POP!corn special as we dissect and stan her latest album "Dedicated Side B." Join the pod squad as they look back at our "Iglesia ni Carly" journeys - what makes us so attached to her music, our all-time favorite tracks, our Dedicated Tour memories, and a track-by-track review of the album. Joining Cholo in this episode are Selina Ablaza, A.g. de Guzman, Emil Hofileña, Angela Natividad, Paula Molina, and Dren Pavia. ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

POP!corn continues its first anniversary specials as we revisit our pilot episode topic,  Avengers: Endgame. Join the squad as they determine whether the film holds up a year after release, how it relates to the current world situation, the evolution of the superhero genre, and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (mutants! new heroes! new genres!). Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremy Alog, Paula Molina, and Richard Webb. ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

We celebrate ONE YEAR of POP!corn in this supersized episode! Join Cholo and an all-star group of pod squad co-hosts (Deany Cheng, A.g. de Guzman, Emil Hofileña, Boodie Lastimosa, Rissa Martinez Paula Molina, Angela Natividad, Franz Palisoc, Dren Pavia, Kristoffer Purnell, and Aliyah Rojo) as they look back at the poppin' year that has been, bring back some POP!kerns (featuring the return of ABS-CBN, Kim Chiu's Bawal Lumabas, #WeBlockAsOne, Percy Jackson and Hamilton on Disney+, RuPaul's Drag Race), make some POP!takes on Ang Huling El Bimbo in our latest segment, and look forward to what's in store for the year to come. Thank you to everyone who has supported our podcast for the last year, we hope you enjoy all our episodes ahead! For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

WE'RE MOVING CLOSER to our first year anniversary! Ace Libre of Never The Strangers drops by the pod in the third episode of our month-long ROAD TO ONE special. Join his conversation with Cholo as they discuss fictional and literal trolls, being part of the first wave of the OPM renaissance, what it's like to get a mega hit ("Moving Closer") and music life thereafter, whether "OPM" should still be used as a term, and more! Listen to Never The Strangers' latest single HANG: https://spoti.fi/3fvBjra Follow Ace:FB: Never The Strangers / TW: @aalibre & @ntstrangers / IG: @aalibre & @ntstrangers ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

POP!corn presents a special coverage as we discuss the ABS-CBN shutdown, its implications on press freedom, how media literacy forms opinions on political matters, and more issues surrounding politics, democracy, journalism and media. We stand in solidarity with our ABS-CBN Kapamilya, and all those affected by this violation of our freedom of speech and the public's right to information. The country is in a vulnerable state as we face this global pandemic, and we call for good governance for the sake of our nation. #NoToABSCBNShutdown #DefendPressFreedom #MalayangPamamahayag Joining this week's special panel are Rambo Talabong (@ramboreports) from Rappler, Regine Cabato (@RegineCabato) from The Washington Post, Paula Molina, and Erika Villa-Ignacio. ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

HEY HEY HEY!, Janina Vela is here! POP!corn continues its month-long ROAD TO ONE anniversary special as YouTube personality/singer-songwriter Janina Vela joins Cholo on the show. Join them as they look back on Janina's beginnings in the industry, handling bashers and getting "cancelled" online, revealing another side of herself through music, choosing to be vocal about advocacies and worship, and more!  Listen to Janina's latest single HELLO STRANGER: https://backl.ink/133987995 Follow Janina Vela:FB: Janina Vela / TW: @janinavela / IG: @janinavela ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various COVID-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Is Tom Nook a scam? How many hours have we spent on this game? Find out all the answers to these questions on this week's Quarantingz episode as we talk about the hottest game on Nintendo Switch - ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS! Join us as we talk about our experience on playing the game, what we learned from it, and all around fun facts about the popular game franchise. Joining Cholo in this minisode are Yya and Ainna Antiporda, Jessica Brown, Dana Olvina, and John Racho (of the Long Drive Playlist Podcast). ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information and coordination hub that aggregates various Covid-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph  For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren

Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista joins Cholo in this episode to kick off the month-long ROAD TO ONE POP!corn anniversary special! Join them as they discuss video game streaming, the married life, and a look back at Christian's career - his newest single "Bukas Wala Nang Ulan (with Janine Teñoso)", coming full circle from being a contestant to a judge, working with some of his idols, and more! Listen to Bukas Wala Nang Ulan (feat. Janine Teñoso) by Christian Bautista on:Spotify: spoti.fi/2R5ytyKApple Music: apple.co/2UUyBlE Follow Christian Bautista on:FB: Christian Bautista / IG: @xtianbautista / TW: @xtianbautista ABOUT HELP FROM HOME PH (HFH): HFH is a volunteer-led information hub that aggregates various Covid-19 efforts in the Philippines. It contains listings of publicly accredited organisations seeking donations with information such as bank details, official social media accounts, and drop-off points for contributions in kind. For more information visit http://helpfromhome.ph For more updates subscribe to us and follow:FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren / TW: @popcornwcholo  & @ccsediaren / IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren / YouTube: Cholo Sediaren