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Coping & Kwento

Coping & Kwento

By Bam Aquino, Jake De Guzman, Erwin Romulo, and Podcast Network Asia

Coping and Kwento is Bam Aquino, Jake De Guzman, and Erwin Romulo sharing stories to help people cope during difficult times and the stories or kwento behind amazing individuals.
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Ep. 3: Greed and the Temptation of Add to Cart

Coping & KwentoSep 17, 2021

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Ep. 9: Season Finale

Ep. 9: Season Finale

And that’s a wrap for Season 2 of Coping & Kwento: The 7 Deadly Sins! Join Bam, Erwin, and Jake as they look back at the highlights and memorable takeaways from all the episodes of this season. Thank you guys for listening and we hope you enjoyed our second season!


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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Dec 04, 202146:56
Ep.8: Envy and Gratitude in the Pandemic

Ep.8: Envy and Gratitude in the Pandemic

For our last deadly sin, we'll talk about how envy affects our life in quarantine and how it can also spark feelings of gratitude on the flip side. Join Bam, Jake, and Erwin in Coping & Kwento: the 7 Deadly Sins now!


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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Nov 06, 202140:27
Ep. 7: Pride, Humility, and Faith in the Pandemic

Ep. 7: Pride, Humility, and Faith in the Pandemic

For this episode, Bam, Sam, and Jake reunite to talk about pride, humility, and faith during this life in lockdown. Jake opens up for the first time about his faith journey, and Sam shares how her faith saved her life. Hurry and listen to this new episode of Coping & Kwento now!

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Oct 23, 202152:39
Ep. 6: Gluttony, Food Cravings and Surviving with the Resto Industry

Ep. 6: Gluttony, Food Cravings and Surviving with the Resto Industry

Bam, Jake, and Erwin sat down with Chef Ed Bugia to talk about how the food industry is surviving during this pandemic. The gang will also deep dive into one of the most talked abot deadly sins during this life in lockdown - gluttony. Click the play button and enjoy listening to Coping & Kwento now!

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Oct 11, 202158:59
Ep. 5: Wrath, Social Media and Humor in a Pandemic

Ep. 5: Wrath, Social Media and Humor in a Pandemic

The talented and viral comedian Red Ollero joins the hosts of Coping & Kwento for a conversation about Wrath. For this episode, they explored the world of social media where wrath spreads the fastest. And on the flipside, how does humor play an important role in managing this? Enjoy listening to this wonderfully chaotic episode of Coping & Kwento now!

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Oct 01, 202152:29
Ep. 4: Sloth, Discipline, and Creativity in Quarantine

Ep. 4: Sloth, Discipline, and Creativity in Quarantine

Bam, Erwin, and Jake explore the world of the sloth and how this deadly sin can spark some discipline and creativity to some people during this life in lockdown.  Don’t miss out on this super fun episode of Coping & Kwento!


Sep 25, 202158:19
Ep. 3: Greed and the Temptation of Add to Cart

Ep. 3: Greed and the Temptation of Add to Cart

Search. Click. Add to Card. Proceed to payment. This has been the routine of a lot of people during this lockdown. That’s why Bam, Jake, and Erwin invited Tin and Tita K for this episode to talk about our obsession with online shopping and how this can lead to one of the 7 deadly sins - greed! Have fun listening to Coping & Kwento: The 7 Deadly Sins!



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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Sep 17, 202157:51
Ep. 2: Digital Dating in a Pandemic

Ep. 2: Digital Dating in a Pandemic

From setting up your dating profile, to having your first date inside the car with the masks on, this episode will definitely give this season a deadly start. We’ve invited Lou, Patricia, and Ryan on the show to talk about their dating lives during, well, a pandemic! Swipe right, click that follow button, and don’t miss out on this super fun episode of Coping & Kwento!

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Sep 11, 202158:54
Ep. 1: The 7 Deadly Sins

Ep. 1: The 7 Deadly Sins

Welcome to the first episode of Coping & Kwento Season 2: The 7 Deadly Sins. In this episode, Bam, Jake, and Erwin reunites to talk about the disconnection that we feel during this time of pandemic and how this disconnection can lead to doings things that look like the 7 deadly sins. Buckle up and enjoy the new season of Coping & Kwento!

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by the podcast creators, hosts, and guests do not necessarily reflect the official policy and position of Podcast Network Asia. Any content provided by the people on the podcast are of their own opinion, and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

Sep 11, 202136:03
Coping & Kwento - Season 2

Coping & Kwento - Season 2

Coping & Kwento is back! Join Bam, Erwin, and Jake as they find connections in conversations for Season 2! Although we can feel a little more disconnected at this time, the gang will talk about how that disconnection sometimes leads us to do things that resembles the The 7 Deadly Sins. All that and more only here on Coping & Kwento!

Sep 11, 202100:31
Ep. 12: Season Finale

Ep. 12: Season Finale

And that's a wrap for Season 1 of Coping & Kwento! Join Bam, Jake, and Erwin as they look back at the highlights and learnings from the first season of the pod. Catch you guys on the 2nd season! 

Jan 15, 202131:53
Ep. 11: Alex Calleja

Ep. 11: Alex Calleja

Welcome to another episode of Coping & Kwento with Bam, Jake, and Erwin! For this episode of the pod, standup comedian Alex Calleja drops by for an engaging conversation about his craft as a comedian, politics, Filipino culture, social media, and so much more! Don't miss out on this funny yet insightful episode of Coping & Kwento! 

Dec 31, 202001:13:26
Ep. 10: Dr. Bryan Albert Lim

Ep. 10: Dr. Bryan Albert Lim

Dr. Bryan Albert Lim, a graduate from the UP College of Medicine and an infectious disease specialist, shares his experience on what it's like to be a medical doctor amidst the greatest pandemic we've seen in recent history. Dr. Lim is a UP Universal Health Care Study Group research associate, and one of the key forces behind the Quisumbing-Escandor Film Festival for Health. He is currently practicing medicine in Cebu and has been dedicating his time helping the LGUs flatten the curve - in which they have succeeded as of today. Tune in to find out more about his story only here on Coping and Kwento with Bam, Jake, and Erwin!

Dec 07, 202059:31
Ep. 9: Akiko Thomson Guevara

Ep. 9: Akiko Thomson Guevara

TV host, journalist, and the most accomplished Filipina swimmer in the Southeast Asian Games with eight gold medals under her belt, Gillian Akiko Thomson, is the guest on this episode of Coping & Kwento with Bam, Jake, and Erwin! Tune in as Akiko shares the story behind her successful career, how swimming has changed her life, how she's using what she learned from being an athlete to become an effective parent, and so much more! Only here on Coping & Kwento! 

Nov 29, 202001:10:38
Ep. 8: Rev. Fr. Manoling Francisco

Ep. 8: Rev. Fr. Manoling Francisco

Coping & Kwento's 8th episode is a special one because our guest is Rev. Fr. Manoling Francisco! Aside from being a well-known liturgical songwriter, Fr. Manoling is also the person behind Tanging Yaman Foundation Inc., which as of writing, has raised more than PHP 14 million to help the victims of typhoons Rolly and Ulysses. Listen to this episode of Coping & Kwento with Bam, Jake, and Erwin as Fr. Manoling shares his wisdom, coping hacks, and inspirational stories of faith and hope. 

Nov 22, 202001:00:49
Ep. 7: Jeff Canoy

Ep. 7: Jeff Canoy

Award-winning Filipino journalist and radio and TV news reporter and anchor Jeff Canoy drops by Coping & Kwento to talk to the boys on how he's dealing with the pandemic, his take on news and current events,  and (surprisingly) lots of TV talk - and by TV we mean, Grey's Anatomy, The Newsroom, and so much more! So make sure to listen to this episode as Bam, Jake, and Erwin bring out a different side of Jeff Canoy, only here on Coping & Kwento! 

Nov 15, 202001:05:04
Ep. 6: Fran De Guzman

Ep. 6: Fran De Guzman

Episode 6 is here! Since the pandemic, a lot of establishments have shifted their physical operations online, and the education sector is no stranger to this. Fran de Guzman from Teach for the Philippines sits down with Bam, Jake, and Erwin as they discuss how her experience as a teacher is affected by our current situation, and what her coping hacks are - only here on Coping & Kwento!

Nov 08, 202001:06:49
Ep. 5: Tanya Maria Aguila

Ep. 5: Tanya Maria Aguila

Welcome to Episode 5 of Coping & Kwento! On this episode, the usual gang of Bam, Jake and Erwin are joined by special guest - Tanya Maria Aguila! She's a staunch advocate of women empowerment and is the founder of ONELIFE Pilates Studio. Together, they discuss how she's coping with the pandemic, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and more coping tips! Only here on Coping & Kwento! 
Oct 31, 202001:11:23
Ep. 4: Elbert Cuenca

Ep. 4: Elbert Cuenca

Restaurateur, Elbert Cuenca, drops by Coping & Kwento with Bam, Jake and Erwin to talk about how he and the restaurant industry are coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. From stories of hope to funny anecdotes, this episode's full of golden nuggets of wisdom that you don't want to miss. This is Coping & Kwento!

Oct 24, 202051:35
Ep. 3: Petersen Vargas

Ep. 3: Petersen Vargas

Film director and writer Petersen Vargas drops by Coping & Kwento with Bam, Jake, and Erwin to share how he's dealing with the quarantine, his journey as a director, movies, Pinoy film culture, BL Series, queer representation in media, and so much more! This is one conversation you don't want to miss. 
Oct 17, 202001:05:13
Ep. 2: Reese Fernandez-Ruiz

Ep. 2: Reese Fernandez-Ruiz

Social entrepreneur and all around amazing person Reese Fernandez-Ruiz dropped by the show to share her "kwento" and how she's been coping with the stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode as she shares with the boys how she pivoted her business to make sure its thriving amidst the pandemic, how journaling can be a powerful tool, and so much more! This is Coping & Kwento!

Oct 10, 202045:03
Ep. 1: TJ Manotoc

Ep. 1: TJ Manotoc

We had to go big for our first episode so we invited over ABS-CBN North America News Bureau Chief and Mental Health Advocate, TJ Manotoc! Tune in to this very insightful episode of Coping & Kwento as the hosts - Bam Aquino, Jake De Guzman, and Erwin Romulo - talk to TJ on how he's coping with the COVID-19 pandemic, life as a Filipino in America and the challenges that come with it like racism, life hacks, dealing with depression, and so much more! Don't forget to follow us on social media @copingkwentopodcast and to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. This is Coping & Kwento! Powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics.

Oct 02, 202001:16:00
Pilot - Coping & Kwento

Pilot - Coping & Kwento

Welcome to Coping & Kwento hosted by Bam Aquino, Jake De Guzman, and Erwin Romulo! This podcast is all about us (yourself included!) getting together for a "collaborative introspection session" while also connecting with other friends to find out how they are, how they are coping, and what's their kwento (Fil. story). Through the show's hosts and the guests, we're hoping you, our listeners, can get discoveries on life, meaning, and humanity, all while exposing you to both retro and current pop culture references that will make you smile. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow us on social media @copingkwentopodcast on FB and IG and subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Powered by Podcast Network Asia and Podmetrics. 

Oct 02, 202023:00
Coping & Kwento - Trailer

Coping & Kwento - Trailer

Join Bam Aquino, Jake De Guzman, and Erwin Romulo on Coping & Kwento - a podcast that's all about getting people together for collaborative introspection and to connect with friends, find out how they are, how they are coping, and what’s their kwento.

We release new episodes every Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 AM so make sure to subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms and follow us on Facebook and IG @copingkwentopodcast.

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