The Navs Effect

Nico Rocha comes on for an emergency podcast episode on the big news regarding Francis Lopez's decision to leave the UP Fighting Maroons to join the Japan B. League.

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Should you go to the cinemas to watch The Accountant 2? Rey Dela Cruz and I discuss. Also: did we like the way THAT big scene took place in TLOU on HBO? Hear our thoughts!

In this special twist of The Navs Effect, Simoun Redoblado takes over the mic to ask ME the burning questions surrounding this year’s Philippine college basketball offseason.

From transfer buzz to team shakeups, we dive into the stories fans have been speculating about — and a few that haven’t gone public yet. (Disclaimer: we recorded this episode before it was announced that Racine Kane is also UST-bound)

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Rey Dela Cruz of Reyview comes on the pod to talk about the season premiere of the popular video game-turned TV spectacle and the first season of Daredevil's return on Disney+

Jason Inocencio of Adobo Magazine comes on the podcast to discuss one of the latest films in cinemas right now, The Amateur, and to discuss the current state of Star Wars in the Disney Universe with Andor coming out.

In this episode of The Navs Effect, I sit down with San Beda Red Lions' Jomel Puno to discuss his last season as a Red Lion, his journey into professional basketball, and the impact of mental health on college athletes. We also dive into the "spongkee" culture in Philippine college basketball and the challenges Filipino-foreigners face when adapting to the local hoops scene. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation with one of the top collegiate players in the Philippines! Follow for more episodes on college basketball, sports insights, and athlete stories. Cash in on your sports knowledge through Melbet here: ⁠⁠⁠https://melbetph.live/naveenmlb⁠⁠⁠ | use my promocode NAVSMLB for up to a 7,800 first deposit bonus!

Nico Rocha returns to the podcast to discuss recent happenings in college basketball offseason play, including: Michael Phillips looking absolutely dominant in Asiabasket against Ateneo, the Blue Eagles' impressive showing and signs of improvement for Season 88, and how UST winning the Pinoyliga Global Invitational Cup might be a sign of things to come. Cash in on your sports knowledge through Melbet here: ⁠⁠https://melbetph.live/naveenmlb⁠⁠ | use my promocode NAVSMLB for up to a 7,800 first deposit bonus!

Sports Journalist Kate Reyes of SPIN comes on the podcast to share her journey in the sports media scene, provide helpful tips to those who want to make it in the industry, and discuss what the future holds for the UST and Philippine men's basketball teams. Thumbnail image source: FIBA, UAAP, Kate's Instagram. Cash in on your sports knowledge through Melbet here: ⁠https://melbetph.live/naveenmlb⁠ | use my promocode NAVSMLB for up to a 7,800 first deposit bonus!

Ateneo Women's Basketball and Philippine National team standout Kai Oani comes on the podcast to share stories about her recruitment from California to Manila, experiences meeting NBA & WNBA stars, particularly her hero Kobe Bryant, and her pursuit of improvement. Thumbnail image source: FIBA. Cash in on your sports knowledge through Melbet here: https://melbetph.live/naveenmlb | use my promocode NAVSMLB for up to a 7,800 first deposit bonus!

It's the most ambitious Assassin's Creed game yet. One More Game PH owner & reviewer Chris Garcia comes on the pod as we share our early observations of the latest title in the long-running franchise. Read Chris' review here: https://onemoregame.ph/2025/03/assassins-creed-shadows-ps5-review/