Naks! Podcast

For decades, being gay was used as the media’s favorite punchline, and even in a well-known film like Sex and the City, bisexuality was said to be just “a layover on the way to Gaytown”. With the misrepresentation of LGBTQ-focused content, how do we evolve from here? In this episode, J.I. and Direk Kim Timan discussed the portrayals of LGBTQ characters in films and series. 

When saying 'no', do you have to explain yourself? Do you always feel the need to justify? In this episode, J.I. talks about how we can practice the art of saying 'no' effectively without feeling guilty.

In this episode, JI discusses the reasons why you shouldn’t be the bigger person every time, especially if other people’s problems and hang-ups are starting to bog you down. Bakit nga ba you can't always play the part of  'Bobbie Salazar' from the film, Four Sisters and a Wedding unless gusto mong mag mental breakdown sa harap ni Mama?

In this episode, JI and Jose reminisce about some of their most memorable experiences in college. Like meeting softbois, and accidentally (sort of) entering a 'bomba' film theater in Cubao after class and other stories of katangahan.

Hello Philippines and hello world! In this episode, JI and Jose shared their thoughts on the trending reality TV show, Pinoy Big Brother. Dapat bang magpaka-totoo sa loob ng bahay ni kuya o okay lang mag chill at umacting-acting as long as madaming endorsements at projects paglabas? And in a time where social media is becoming more toxic, how would an aspiring housemate carry the weight of stardom?

Ngayong paparating na ang undas, handa ka na ba sa mga istorya ng kababalaghan? Hindi ito basta-basta istorya ng whitelady sa bintana o aninong hindi mo makita kung saan nanggagaling, kundi multong kahit ilang chat, text o tawag, ay pinili kang, i-ghost. In this episode of Naks! Podcast, J.I., Alicia and Tricia shared their experiences in ghosting culture. Ano nga ba ang mas nakakatakot? Ang makakita ng multo o ang ma ghost?

We can always enjoy the freedom of not rushing into things. But staying stuck in a job we hate or a toxic relationship can be terrifying, especially if we do it to kill time and decides to deal with it later in life. In this episode, J.I. discusses the reasons why 30 is not the new 20 and why modern escapism can trick our minds that it's not yet too late to work on our goals, until it is.

Social media plays a crucial role in connecting people and developing relationships. It helps us virtually connect to our friends and loved ones,  promote our business, stay updated with the news, and feed our souls with the funniest memes out there. But the images that we are constantly scrolling past on our Instagram feeds at any given moment may lead us to feel inadequate about our life, or worst, even our appearance. It begs the question, should your life look better on social media? 

Millennials are obsessed with learning new things whether from books, YouTube videos or experiences, but what if we take a step back and rethink of the toxic traits that were taught to us from childhood? In this episode, JI, Naz, and Monty address some of the toxic beliefs that they have unlearned so far in their twenty-something years of living.