TRGGRD!

TRGGRD!

By Vince Maristela, Cheska Fausto, Sean Lucas, Thea Astley and Jeff MosesSociety & Culture
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TRGGRD! episodes

  • Ep 84: Wallet Reset with Chinkee Tan

    This is Part 2, where the panic turns into a plan and the wallet finally gets a glow-up.


    Chinkee Tan takes the conversation further, sharing practical money strategies and mindset shifts that Gen Z can actually apply—without killing the vibe or sacrificing their lifestyle.


    The episode also highlights Thea Astley’s business, the ARTE WALLET—a budgeting wallet designed to help you clearly see, separate, and manage your spending. Simple, intentional, and perfect for anyone starting their saving journey.


    Makakaipon din tayo mga ka-TRGGRD!

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    38 min
  • EP 83: PERA CHECK! HIRAP BA MAG-IPON ANG MGA GENZ?

    Trigger warning : You may feel attacked…by your own bank statements!


    In this episode, the TRGGRD! crew gets brutally honest about Gen Z money struggles—from impulsive spending and “deserve ko to” purchases to the pressure of adulting with a wallet that isn’t ready.


    Joining the conversation is Chinkee Tan, motivational speaker on Money, Mindset, and Success, helping unpack why saving feels impossible for so many young adults today.


    Is it really about salary, or is it about habits and mindset? And why do so many of us carry money trauma without even realizing it.

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    33 min
  • EP 82: Hindi Scripted ang Buhay! With Kris Bernal

    Kris Bernal is back with the TRGGRD barkada for a deeper dive into what happens after your White Rabbit moment — the part where you rebuild, reset, and choose who you’ll be next.

    Still recorded inside Kauri, this episode is real, raw, and unfiltered as the gang talks about bouncing back from life’s plot twists, finding clarity after chaos and the surprising blessings that follow breakdowns.

    Totoo ’to — walang script, walang take two.

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    28 min
  • EP 81: Wait, May Plot twist!

    Kapuso actress KRIS BERNAL joins the barkada for a deep dive into the trending “White Rabbit Moment” — those sudden, unexpected plot twists that shake your world and change everything.

    From career curveballs to emotional resets to destiny-style breakthroughs, the gang gets real about the moments that forced them to grow or start again.

    And to make things even more special, the whole episode was recorded right inside Kris Bernal’s very own restaurant — Kauri.

    Hop in! Baka this episode is your White Rabbit moment.

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    36 min
  • EP 80: Soft Boy Era with Matt Lozano!

    This week on TRGGRD! the barkada sits down with Sparkle cutie Matt Lozano to dive into the Soft Boy and Soft Girl Era. .

    In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be “soft” in this generation: vulnerability, emotional fluency, healing, and bakit biglang uso ulit ang pagiging gentle, caring, at unbothered-with-boundaries.

    Welcome to the era of soft hearts, soft energy, and soft living. Tune in and let’s get tender together mga ka-TRGGRD!

    Podcasting from Vault, a hidden bar in Greenhills.

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    41 min
  • EP 79: Kwento mo ‘yan, masama ako d’yan! (with Larkin Castor)

    This week on TRGGRD! the barkada dives intothe dark side of the dating scene — the bad trends everyone’s whispering about but low-key experiencing. From shrekking to monkey-barring, throning, and the viral “Kwento mo ’yan, masama ako d’yan” mindset, the gang gets real about the red flags hiding behind funny names.

    Happening right inside Deer Clause Steakhouse and Restaurant, this episode gets extra spicy as Sparkle hottie Larkin Castor joins the chaos. He’s ready to spill his takes, share his own “uy, nangyari na ’to ah” moments, and help decode why these messy habits are suddenly taking over social media.

    Stream na mga ka-TRGGRD!

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    50 min
  • Ep 78: RELAPSE MALALA!

    We all know the feeling — akala mo naka-move on ka na, tapos isang amoy, isang kanta, isang lugar lang… BOOM - all the kilig, the hurt, and the memories come rushing back. RELAPSE MALALA!

    Kapuso It-Girl Lexi Gonzales hangs out with Trggrd Barkada at VAULT, a hidden bar inside. Titto’s Latin BBQ and Brew. In this episode, we break down the different kinds of triggers that pull us back into old feelings. The gang gets real about their own “relapse moments,” how they handle them, and why these unexpected throwbacks sometimes teach us more about ourselves than we think.

    Stream now mga ka-TRGGRD!

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    38 min
  • EP 77: TITO BA SILA O TITA? MARSYYY AT ABDUL, AAMIN NA!

    We took the TRGGRD session straight to the Vault (the hidden bar inside Titto’s Latin BBQ and Brew) to grill the viral sensations, Tito Marsyyy and Tito Abdul!

    Are you still confused if they're a Tito or a Tita? It's time for answers! Plus, they open up about their comedic beginnings, their process for creating viral content, and their unique way of handling the notorious online bashers. This is one crazy episode—tune in!

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    50 min
  • EP 76: HOW TO HANDLE KONTRABIDA IRL? (PART 2)

    In this episode of TRGGRD, na-trigger ulit kami kasi kasama ulit natin ang Primera Kontrabida, Gladys Reyes! Pero this time, it’s not just about her iconic roles onscreen.

    TRGGRD Barkada and Gladys get real about the kontrabidas in their own lives — from the people who test your patience, to those who push your limits, and the moments that make you want to snap. At paano nga ba ang tamang laban kapag sa totoong buhay may kontrabida?

    Tune in ka na, ‘wag kang kontrabida!

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    42 min
  • EP 75: Zeus Collins : Street Swag to Self-made King

    We’re chillin’ with Stars on the Floor dance star Zeus Collins as he spills how his street moves turned into center-stage swagger — and now, business flexes. From the grind to the groove, Zeus talks about chasing passion, building his empire, and proving that when you move with purpose, success follows the rhythm.

    Don’t miss this week’s TRGGRD episode – session straight from Vault, a hidden bar inside Titto’s Latin BBQ and Brew in Greenhills!

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    48 min

About TRGGRD!

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TRGGRD is a free-wheeling, no-holds-barred lively exchange on a particular topic of interest that "triggers" this generation. Hosted by life barkada – Vince, Cheska, Sean, Thea and Jeff.Produced by…