The Navs Effect

Navs is joined by SB Nation NBA writer Joe Viray, who follows the Warriors, and super-Celtics fan Josef, aka Celtics Manila, to preview both teams’ upcoming NBA Finals. The trio share thoughts on conference runner-ups Miami and Dallas before discussing individual matchups, x-factors, schemes, and predictions.   

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Navs is joined by pal and former UP Fighting Maroon Diego Dario to chronicle the rise of the UP Fighting Maroons from winless UAAP program to league champions, including some behind-the-scenes, insider stories. The two also dissect the crucial plays from Game 3 of the finals, talk JD Cagulangan’s historic shots, discuss life in the media, and much more!

Navs links up with new Ateneo Blue Eagle Mason Amos to discuss his UAAP recruitment, Ateneo’s culture, basketball fundamentals, the NBA, and a wide range of other topics. Bonus: the two also play a game of rapid fire!

Navs is joined by hobbyist, comic book collector, action figure aficionado, and a cosplayer “Flash” Antonio to review and discuss the latest film in the Fantastic Beasts series and where it goes from here. WARNING: spoilers included.

On the 25th episode of The Navs Effect, Naveen gives his thoughts about the recent UP-La Salle game and the Miami Heat’s clinching of the #1 seed in the East. Then he speaks with 17-year-old racer Bianca Bustamante about her journey in racing, the risks of the sport, her love for Ferrari, and what the future holds.

Navs is joined by local basketball stats guru Ryan Alba to discuss early season reactions on the UAAP’s long-awaited return, with focus on Ateneo’s invincibility, who’s performed better between La Salle and UP, being impressed with FEU, and thoughts on the other teams.

Navs is joined by good friend, reporter, and author Jake Fischer from Bleacher Report to discuss all things NBA: what does the Lakers’ future look like? Is Frank Vogel gone? Is Quinn Snyder coming? Will Russell Westbrook be back another year? Then Navs asks about what a possible max contract extension for Tyler Herro from the Heat would look like and if the Bradley Beal to Miami trade rumors legit? To close things out, there’s a quick rapid-fire Q and A segment using questions submitted by sports fans in the Philippines.

Navs is joined by young Miami Heat media sensation Brady Hawk of the 5 Reasons Sports Network to discuss the critical storylines to follow for the Miami Heat as they march towards the playoffs and contend for an NBA championship.

Gaming content creator Sarah Carlos and games review writer Dian Raval joined Navs Ganglani in this episode to talk about their first impressions on the recently released Horizon Forbidden West from Guerrilla Games. The trio compared this sequel to the classic Horizon Zero Dawn which was released in 2017 while talking about what they liked and did not like in the game. Join us in this fun-filled episode featuring their favorite playstation games protagonists of all-time, their upcoming projects and why you should or should not buy this new Horizon game!

In this unique episode that features two separate interviews, Navs talked to two different people in different ends of the basketball spectrum. The first interview was with DLSU Green Archers head coach Derrick Pumaren and how he's preparing his boys in the upcoming UAAP basketball (bubble?) season. The second is with a talented, young Filipino high school baller named Jacob Bayla who is currently based in California, USA. Jacob, a HS sophomore, is already being recruited by top collegiate universities in the Philippines such as Ateneo De Manila University and the University of the Philippines. We hope you enjoy listening!