Project Offbeat

Project Offbeat

By Lance Cham and Matt YuBusinessCareers
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Project Offbeat episodes

  • Ebe Dancel | Off the Record

    Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with OPM artist / icon Ebe Dancel to talk about Gary V and the Tiktok virality of his song "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak", his passion for cycling and more!


    List of questions include:

    • How do you feel when people assume that Gary V wrote the song "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak"?
    • Who is your favorite up-and-coming OPM artist?
    • Why do you choose to produce gospel songs?
    • How did you feel about being part of VP Leni's volunteer-led movement in 2022?
    • Could you explain your love for cycling?

    • "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.


      This segment is powered by Cereal Entrepreneur and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Offbeat Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠, a media startup that levels up your storytelling with end to end production of content videos.


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        23 min
      • Ebe Dancel's Path: OPM Artist / Icon

        Ebe Dancel is the former songwriter and frontman of the iconic OPM band Sugarfree. He has now transitioned to become one of the most well-known solo artists in the OPM world, popularly producing hit songs such as "Bawat Daan," "Makita Kang Muli," "Hari ng Sablay," and "Huwag ka nang Umiyak."


        He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional career of an OPM artist/icon, the creative process behind his songs, the global potential of OPM, and the power of music in his own words.


        List of questions include:

        • Why does Ebe continue to perform in UP Fair?
        • What is an OPM artist's creative process?
        • How is the song setlist chosen in a concert?
        • Has OPM always been something you wanted to pursue?
        • How profitable and sustainable is this career?
        • What is the power of music to you?
        • Can OPM make it to the global stage?
        • What is your biggest advice for aspiring OPM artists?

        • Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebunkph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.


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            55 min
          • Justin Santos | Off the Record

            Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with audio engineer Justin Santos to talk about his top recommended headphones, the integration of AI in the music industry, and producing sound for people with disabilities (PWDs).


            List of questions include:

            • How do you select the best headphones for personal use?
            • What is your stance on integrating AI in the music industry?
            • How do you create sound for individuals with hearing impairments?
            • What are the most important elements to consider in a studio?
            • Is a future of wireless audio industry within reach?
            • What unique benefits does audio offer that video cannot?

            • "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.


              1. Get a chance to meet & greet your hosts Matt & Lance over a FREE brunch! Come join us as we take Project Offbeat to the next level! Limited slots only. Deadline for sign-ups is June 7, 2023. Sign up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.


              2. Don't forget to check out our episode with Justin Santos on the unconventional career path of an audio engineer. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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                19 min
              • Justin Santos' Path: Audio Engineer

                Justin Santos is a sound engineer at Forsc Ink Inc., a professional audio-visual equipment company located in Quezon City. He and the company have produced significant projects in 2023, such as covering the technical aspects of Moira dela Torre's Araneta performance. He is also the recording engineer for local OPM artist TJ Monterde on his song "Tulad Mo."


                He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional career of an audio engineer, the intense preparations involved in concert performances, and his recommended courses for thriving in this field!


                List of questions include:

                • What does an audio engineer do?
                • What is your favorite local arena to work on productions?
                • Talk about the differences of this career in US and in PH.
                • What are the preparations needed for concert performances?
                • What's your most recommended courses for this field?
                • Talk about how your dad started Forsc Ink Inc.
                • Who is the celebrity with the most intriciate audio demands?

                • Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebunkph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.


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                    1 hr 2 min
                  • Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez | Off the Record

                    Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with personal trainers Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez to talk about the stigma against female bodybuilders, the most guilt-free snacks out there, and the use of performance-enhancing steroids in bodybuilding contests.


                    List of questions include:

                    • How did Harvey get his nickname "El Crabo Mercado"?
                    • What does Kat say to those who diss female bodybuilders?
                    • Healthiest snacks we can enjoy guilt-free?
                    • How do you start getting a healthy diet?
                    • Thoughts on using steroids in bodybuilding?
                    • Underrated sacrifices with a bulked up body?

                    • "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.


                      1. Get a chance to meet & greet your hosts Matt & Lance over a FREE brunch! Come join us as we take Project Offbeat to the next level! Limited slots only. Deadline for sign-ups is June 7, 2023. Sign up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.


                      2. Don't forget to check out our episode with Harvey and Kat on the unconventional career path of personal trainers. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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                        32 min
                      • Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez's Path: Personal Trainer

                        Harvey Mercado is a team manager and elite trainer at Unreal Personal Training, a training studio based in Singapore that offers group workouts, personal training, and weight management services. He is also a former Philippine National Rugby player for the Philippine Volcanoes, having won back-to-back titles in the Asian Rugby Championships in 2019.


                        Kat Enriquez is also a trainer at Unreal Personal Training. She is a competitive bodybuilder, having won multiple awards in the Muscle Contest Philippines and NPC Singapore Showdown.


                        They join the Project Offbeat podcast to discuss the unconventional path of personal trainers, the importance of technical knowledge in human anatomy for this career, and some helpful tips for treating clients at the gym!


                        List of questions include:

                        • How did Kat shift from a teacher to a personal trainer?
                        • Is it required for a trainer to have technical anatomy knowledge?
                        • Harvs explains his experience as a PH National Rugby player
                        • What characteristics should the ideal trainer possess?
                        • What is a typical day-to-day of a personal trainer?
                        • How do you add a "personal touch" in treating clients?
                        • Technologies you'd recommend for personal wellness?

                        • Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebunkph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.


                          Get a chance to meet & greet your hosts Matt & Lance over a FREE brunch! Come join us as we take Project Offbeat to the next level! Limited slots only. Deadline for sign-ups is June 7, 2023. Sign up here.


                          Follow our pages for exclusive content!

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                            1 hr 16 min
                          • Queena Lee-Chua | Off the Record

                            Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with math and psychology professor Dr. Queena Lee-Chua to talk about Star Trek / Star Wars, the problem with tutoring, and some very important family business succession tips!


                            List of questions include:

                            • What is the importance of finding a mentor like Dr. Mari-Jo Ruiz in your life?
                            • Doc Q explains why she is "anti-tutor"
                            • Advices for those deliberating between corporate and business?
                            • What do you prefer: Star Trek and Star Wars?
                            • What's next for Doc Q in her life?

                            • "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.


                              This segment is powered by Cereal Entrepreneur and ⁠⁠⁠Offbeat Communications⁠⁠⁠, a media startup that levels up your storytelling with end to end production of content videos.


                              1. Don't forget to check out our episode with Doc Queena on the unconventional career path of being a mathematician. Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠!


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                                30 min
                              • Queena Lee-Chua's Path: Mathematician

                                Dr. Queena Lee-Chua is a professor for the Ateneo de Manila University, where she teaches Modern Mathematics, Probability Theory, and General Psychology. She is also a columnist for Inquirer, where she writes about family business, psychology and education.


                                Doc Queena, as she is fondly known, has garnered awards throughout her life; some of which are TOWNS (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service) in 2001, Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teachers Award in 2003 and DOST’s Great Men and Women of Science in 2008.


                                She joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of a mathematician and its intersections with psychology. She also talks about the importance of math appreciation for students early on.


                                List of questions include:

                                • Talk about the rare career intersection of math and psychology
                                • Where did the term math popularization come from?
                                • Why didn't Doc Q go into corporate and pursue teaching instead?
                                • The problem with careers on education and consultancies
                                • How does Doc Q teach students to appreciate math?
                                • On Angela Duckworth's book "Grit" and how Doc Q localized it
                                • The role of faculty on helping with a student's mental health

                                • Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebunkph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.


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                                    1 hr 18 min
                                  • Alfred Iporac | Off the Record

                                    Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with electrical / energy engineer Alfred Iporac to talk about the most common questions Filipino netizens have on electrical safety and saving on electricity consumption.


                                    List of questions include:

                                    • What should I do first when there's a brownout / power outage?
                                    • Tips on how to save on my Meralco bill
                                    • Tips on how to calculate my Meralco bill
                                    • Is "Earth Hour" just a marketing gimmick? How is it valuable?

                                    • "Off the Record" is a Project Offbeat series specifically catered for casual conversations, with the goal of getting to know the guests of the show beyond their careers.


                                      This segment is powered by Cereal Entrepreneur and ⁠⁠Offbeat Communications⁠⁠, a media startup that levels up your storytelling with end to end production of content videos.


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                                        30 min
                                      • Alfred Iporac's Path: Electrical / Energy Engineer

                                        Engr. Alfred Iporac is the former head of Meralco Power Lab. He has also been a familiar face for many Meralco commercials and webinars before, having played the ever credible "Engineer Alfred" who promotes wise energy consumption. After migrating to Canada two years ago, he now works for Hydro Ottawa, an electricity distribution company.


                                        He joins the Project Offbeat podcast to talk about the unconventional career of an electrical / energy engineer and the challenges he faced in upskilling and learning communications as a technical-first engineer. He also shared some unique differences having worked in the energy sector both locally and internationally.


                                        List of questions include:

                                        • As a technical engineer, how important is it to learn communications?
                                        • What is the difference between an energy and electrical engineer?
                                        • Talk to us on how you attained the following certifications: LEED, RME, REM, CEM.
                                        • What are underrated career paths that you can take with an engineering background?
                                        • Was Meralco the no.1 option when you first looked for a job?
                                        • What are the differences in the energy sector locally vs internationally?

                                        • Project Offbeat is part of the BUNK Collective. Discover more podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thebunkph.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and connect with us through social media @thebunkph.


                                          This episode is powered by Q Radio 105.1 and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Offbeat Communications⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, a media startup that levels up your storytelling with end to end production of content videos.


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                                            1 hr 19 min

                                          About Project Offbeat

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                                          Welcome to Project Offbeat! Lance and Matt here, just two corporate guys looking to expand their perspectives. We created this podcast to bring you "offbeat" stories, from guests with unconventional…