The DVD Show

PBA Courtside Reporter Apple David guests on the podcast to discuss her journey and career in the sports media industry. Starting as a diehard fan of Jayjay Helterbrand, Apple elaborates on the podcast on how her passion for sports and storytelling intertwined, which opened up an opportunity for her to become a UAAP Courtside Reporter. Even from a non-UAAP school, Apple talks about the experience of covering the Adamson Falcons and even shares an intriguing story on how she became close with head coach Leo Austria. As she transitioned to the PBA, she mentions certain reasons that keep her doing her job at a high level. Lastly, she gives her opinion on how to continue having a stable career despite working in the sports industry.   You wouldn't want to miss this!

After having someone from UP and Ateneo over the past two weeks, a  former Lasallian, Jamie Malonzo guests on The DVD Show to discuss UAAP basketball on the podcast. Even if Jamie Malonzo was just in DLSU for one season, he shares his memorable experiences and discusses his choice of still going to the UAAP for a one-and-done season. Jamie is able to give his two-sense on La Salle's current roster and if they are capable to win it all in UAAP Season 85. Furthermore, Jamie elaborates on his feeling about being traded from Northport to Ginebra and how he has been welcomed by the Ginebra family. Lastly, he also talks about growing up in Seattle and being friends with NBA stars like Dejounte Murray.   You wouldn't want to miss this!

One of the best shooters in the country, Tyler Tio, joins the podcast to talk about his career in the UAAP and PBA. As a pure scorer from Xavier in high school, Tyler shares how he adjusted to being in a systematic environment that continues being preached by coach Tab Baldwin. Furthermore, he emphasizes numerous instances from his collegiate career that stands out from that stage of his career. With UAAP Season 84 as one of his best seasons, Tyler discusses why he decided to apply for the PBA Draft already. Lastly, he elaborates on how he has been enjoying his stint as one of the best scorers on his squad.  You wouldn't want to miss this!

UAAP season starts in 3 days, and Zavier Lucero joins The DVD Show to talk about the UP Fighting Maroons and how they have been preparing to defend the crown. Zavier discusses the plethora of preseason games the Fighting Maroons played, including their trip to Korea. He also looks back on their UAAP Season 84 Championship and elaborates on the journey of bringing the crown back to UP. Zavier shares how they were able to beat DLSU despite the huge deficit and how UP finally overcame the Ateneo Blue Eagles. As one of the best players in the UAAP, will Zavier Lucero win the MVP and win another championship to finish his collegiate career?   You wouldn't want to miss this!

With UAAP Season right around the corner, Frannie joins The DVD Show to share her UAAP experience as the courtside reporter of Ateneo for UAAP Season 81 and 82. She discusses her journey on her love for sports and sportscasting, which was a terrific springboard for her huge opportunity as a courtside reporter. Frannie talks about the best stories by communicating and interacting with these inspiring athletes and how she was able to elaborate on those stories during her tenure. Lastly, she opened up on the difficulty that the pandemic caused her, but Frannie relates it to other opportunities, such as Puso Pilipinas and PVL insider.

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Willy drops by The DVD Show to talk about his basketball career along with his new ventures as an analyst and assistant coach. His journey started in the United States and started in the Philippines when La Salle recruited him to play in the UAAP. As a role player surrounded by stars, he shares his terrific experience of playing alongside the likes of Don Allado and Renren Ritualo. As an assistant coach for the Phoenix Super LPG, Willy elaborates on the situation of the team as they have continually lost stars like Matthew Wright, Calvin Abueva, and Chris Banchero. (Recorded before Matthew Wright officially departed from Phoenix) Lastly, from an analyst's perspective, Willy gives his takes on the recent UAAP season and some of the names and schools that are a must-watch for basketball fans.  You wouldn't want to miss this!

Denise joins the DVD Show to talk about both her volleyball and media career. As a volleyball player for UST, Denise discusses being an incredible setter for the Golden Tigresses even if that was not her natural position. Furthermore, she transitioned on being in the panel and being an analyst for volleyball matches in the Philippine Super Liga. Another opportunity opened up when Denise shares the journey of being a PBA courtside reporter. She explains her style in creating these terrific reports that would consistently give the fans a different perspective on the athletes. Lastly, Denise elaborates on what else she would want to achieve in the sports media industry.   

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Charles joins the podcast right after the two games of Gilas Pilipinas in the recent FIBA window. He elaborates on the Jordan Clarkson effect and how he will continue to make an impact for the country in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Furthermore, he talks about the stellar play of Dwight Ramos and Kai Sotto and shares if they are shoo-ins for the World Cup roster. Charles shares his opinion on what to expect for the national team in the next two windows before August 2023 and how Gilas must prepare for the World Cup. Lastly, he gives his sentiments on the booing of head coach Chot Reyes in front of the home crowd.  

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Jem joins the podcast right after the PVL Invitational Conference, wherein Choco Mucho struggled and failed to make the tournament's semifinals. As one of the squad's veterans, she discusses how the team was heavily affected by the numerous injuries and COVID cases from the lineup. As a mentor to starting setter Deanna Wong, she elaborates how she has grown in her role with Choco Mucho under coach Oliver Almadro. Jem touches on the Fab 5 of Ateneo and how that unit propelled Ateneo to one of the most formidable schools in the UAAP. Lastly, she also gives her opinion on Denden Lazaro's rant about volleyball fans' behavior in the Philippines.  

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One of the best point guards in PBA History, LA Tenorio, joins The DVD Show to talk about the performance of Ginebra in the 2022 PBA Philippine Cup. He discusses how Meralco beat them in the three-game quarterfinal series and how Ginebra intends to bounce back with Justin Brownlee as their import next conference. He also responds to the 20,000 fine he incurred after Game 3 because of his sentiments on the officiating. Furthermore, LA gives his opinion on collegiate players moving to different schools and even going abroad before graduating from their respective universities. Lastly, he shares tips on becoming a terrific pass-first point guard in this era of basketball.  

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