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The Mike Acuña Podcast

The Mike Acuña Podcast

By The Mike Acuña Podcast

All about the Philippine Freelance landscape and culture - and everything surrounding it. Email me at themikeacunapodcast@gmail.com
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Episode 24 | Quarantine Time Machine

The Mike Acuña PodcastJul 02, 2020

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Episode 31 | Let's talk about Cyber Libel with Atty. George Aquino

Episode 31 | Let's talk about Cyber Libel with Atty. George Aquino

Today we sit down with one of ACCRA Law's finest, Atty. George Aquino to talk about Cyber Libel and Fake News. We also touch on relevant topics of the rights of free speech vis-a-vis Cyber Libel and the dangers of, and remedies against, fake news spread through social media and other means. Mr. Aquino is a Partner of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and is a Professor of Remedial Law at the Ateneo De Manila University School of Law. He has handled various litigation cases including libel and cyber libel cases, cases involving consumer protection and product liability, commercial disputes, white collar crimes and cases involving violation of laws under the anti-graft and corrupt practices act, in over 20 years as a practitioner.

Mar 21, 202234:10
Episode 30 | The Rights of the Unvaccinated with Atty. Erwin Filio

Episode 30 | The Rights of the Unvaccinated with Atty. Erwin Filio

For the first episode of Season 4, we sit down with Attorney Erwin Filio and talks about a question we've all had at the back of our minds:
what becomes of the rights of unvaccinated Filipinos?

Jan 29, 202230:14
Episode 29 | Abangers Session Hosts

Episode 29 | Abangers Session Hosts

This episode is especially for people who love podcasts, want to start their own podcast, or both. 

Joining me tonight are the hosts of The Abangers Session Podcast!

We talk about their journey, their main challenges, how a band of brothers were able to put up a podcast (and with each other), and if either LA Lopez or Vic Sotto would make great drinking buddies.

All these and more on this episide.

Nov 27, 202002:15:05
Episode 28 | Angie Aquino
Oct 20, 202001:53:43
Episode 27 | Mark Abbott
Oct 20, 202004:25:43
#tmapthrowback | "Social" Media?

#tmapthrowback | "Social" Media?

"Love people and use things - not the other way around."
Jul 15, 202009:54
Bonus Episode | To My Future Followers:

Bonus Episode | To My Future Followers:

A 9-minute thank you dedicated to YOU, the listener.
Jul 14, 202009:00
Episode 26 | Anvey Factora

Episode 26 | Anvey Factora

In Ep. 26 we sit down with Anvey Factora, Head of Marketing Communications for Canon Philippines and Sneaker Enthusiast. He likes Jordan 1's and photography, which is what he brings through his YouTube channel - shoes, toys and everything exciting. 

Jul 11, 202001:40:60
Episode 25 | Neil Caronan

Episode 25 | Neil Caronan

Episode 25 features Radio DJ at Jam 88.3, voice actor and all-around  awesome human being, Neil Caronan. We talk about transcending your  environment, political correctness and how it is being a radio DJ in the  Philippines.

Jul 09, 202002:28:42
Episode 24 | Quarantine Time Machine

Episode 24 | Quarantine Time Machine

You can actually make one.
Jul 02, 202022:17
Episode 23 | Daynes Limson

Episode 23 | Daynes Limson

Hello, Fellows, Ladies and Non-binaries.  Daynes Limson does Marketing for Dragon Fireworks, one of the most popular fireworks makers in the Philippines. | She sits down and talks to us about what kind of household she grew up in, how being a part of the LGBTQ+ community has been in 2020 and also how she found peace in Spirituality.

Jul 02, 202001:35:37
Episode 22 | Z Saldua

Episode 22 | Z Saldua

In this episode (and first time on video) we talk to Zahra Saldua, one of the most prominent hosts in the Philippines - who is also Miss Earth 2018, a former radio DJ at Magic 89.9 and 99.5 PlayFM, and a 2nd Lieutenant in the Philippine Army. We discuss her first event ever, how she became an Army Reservist, hosting events in the PH, racial prejudice, and how Humility serves you. My mom also makes a cameo at 9:01.

Jun 24, 202001:27:01
Episode 21 | Dianna Dela Cruz

Episode 21 | Dianna Dela Cruz

Dianna is a host and vocalist who likes meeting challenges in life head-on. She shares her growth mindset in this episode. Also, find out how her last name saved her from COVID-19.
May 03, 202001:03:21
Episode 20 | Grab Driver talks

Episode 20 | Grab Driver talks

On this episode, we talk about ridesharing services, Manila traffic, different passenger attitudes and what Grab drivers hope they would be like some day. Wishful thinking, ika nga.
Oct 19, 201944:02
Episode 19 | Client Engagement

Episode 19 | Client Engagement

On the 19th episode of The Mike Acuña Podcast we talk about the Eight-step process of client engagement, how to compute your talent fee, what co-suppliers will thank you for and going above and beyond for your clients even after the event is done. All these and more on The Mike Acuña Podcast. Enjoy!
Jun 22, 201938:11
Episode 18 | "Laway Lang Ang Puhunan"

Episode 18 | "Laway Lang Ang Puhunan"

On this episode we zoom in on how we can raise our hosting game and the events industry as we talk about how to stay adaptable and always moving, always observant of how we execute our hosting styles and how spontaneity will pay off in the long run, when practiced consistently. All these and more on The Mike Acuña Podcast.
Jun 10, 201911:44
Episode 17 | Budots and Pepe

Episode 17 | Budots and Pepe

On this episode we talk about the mid-term elections and why some candidates do their campaigns the way they do, why they go for their demographics in a certain style and we finally get to review the most random of things - Tiger Sugar Milk Tea. All these and much more on The Mike Acuña podcast.
May 12, 201923:35
Episode 16 | "No Spoilers" and "Is this the end of Geekdom?"

Episode 16 | "No Spoilers" and "Is this the end of Geekdom?"

On this episode we talk about Spoilers and what constitutes as spoilers, a deep dive into what a “spoiler” (the person) might think like, if this is truly the end of geekdom, and guests chime in on what they think of trigger-happy spoilers on social media. Enjoy! Episode photo credit and a lotta love and respect goes out to David Svihovec via the Unsplash app.
May 07, 201938:31
Episode 15 | Did and Iji

Episode 15 | Did and Iji

In the events industry, there is a tendency for people to think that it is an industry made successful by mostly women who have the caring touch and flair necessary. On this episode, we are joined by two men - Business Development Manager for Bliimo, Iji Canamo and Events Officer of Primer Group of Companies, Did Dino, who want to share a thing or two about their experience heading events mostly with big name brands such as Columbia, Salomon, Outdoor Products, New Balance and much more.
At the beginning of this episode, you will hear them share about how both Iji and Did worked together in previous events, and the conversation takes on several topics as we go - "grit" at 14:13, “what your parents wanted for you” at 17:40, “titirahan ka nila” at 25:01, “brainstorms” at 44:14, a brand new segment called “breather” at 47:56 and a lot more. Listen now and get looped in! Thanks for listening.
Apr 07, 201901:49:56
Episode 14 | "Modern Day Guy Fawkes"

Episode 14 | "Modern Day Guy Fawkes"

On this episode where we discovered air horns, we have an anonymous admin of a controversial Facebook Page who goes by the name of “Admin C”. AC explains how he became an admin at 07:43, why he does it at 15:15, random threats and thousands of “dislikers” at 20:38, Analytics at 28:03, Pulitika Ng Ina Mo at 32:09, “Taekwondo” and other things at 35:02, Monetization at 57:33, The Divisive Nature of Social Media at 1:01:44, Greetings at 1:19:17, f*cked up experiences at 1:20:46, real-life threats 1:30:44, “Bullets” at 1:35:19, “And All That Trans” at 1:42:59 and more. Happy New Year! - Mike
Jan 02, 201902:21:57
Episode 13 | Carlos Franco

Episode 13 | Carlos Franco

On episode 13 we have Carlos Franco, an instructor, professional host, voice artist and Radio DJ at 87.5 FM1. We sit down and start off with his radio person Don Franco at 2:10, what being in the radio booth is like at 8:58, why radio at 11:58, “coupla jobs” at 19:20, how he fell in-love with radio at 20:10, the case of the missing cassette tapes in SM Quiapo at 24:35, one thing he can change about radio at 30:58, DJs save lives at 34:17, hosting at 36:26, and Broadcasting at 01:02:01 (among other things) Enjoy! - Mike
Oct 22, 201801:24:32
Episode 12 | Che Orlina

Episode 12 | Che Orlina

This episode we sit down with Che Orlina and get to talking to her about a lot of things, some of them being about first impressions at 05:55, singing at 08:22, representing Batangas at 09:28, living in a child celebrity bubble at 10:28, self-esteem at 16:07 and a lot more. Enjoy! -Mike
Oct 20, 201854:35
Episode 11 | FOMO

Episode 11 | FOMO

On this Episode I'm going solo talking about a little word called FOMO. Enjoy! - Mike
Oct 14, 201815:26
Episode 10 | Troy Alcala

Episode 10 | Troy Alcala

For the 10th episode of The Mike Acuna Podcast we have, in my opinion, one of the humblest, one of the best and most active singers and songwriters in the PH music scene - Troy Alcala. We talk about how he got into music and how family played a role in it at 04:19, his fascination with John Lennon and at 08:00, the PH music scene at 12:55, work ethic at 16:29, “Hintay X Panaginip” at 21:54, “A Song For Karl Roy” at 24:06, going solo at 28:28, “Starting from 0%” at 40:23, “Bakit Hindi Ka Pa Sikat?” At 50:00, thank yous at 1:01:14 and what would make him stop performing at 1:04:06. Please check out Troy Alcala on Facebook and on Spotify! Enjoy! - Mike
Oct 08, 201801:05:54
Episode 9 | Isi Laureano

Episode 9 | Isi Laureano

On this episode we talk to the creator of Chili Asylum and Haynayan Ketchups, host of Traveling Spoon and Chili Pepper Connoisseur, Isi Laureano. She talks about being a host of Traveling Spoon at 03:35, Answers “Why Chili Peppers?” At 05:33, “The Bicol Express Myth” at 14:22, “Vegan Wines” at 15:48, Challenges and Difficult Choices at 19:19, we pan over to Reina Serador of The Wander Reign Blog at 21:02, the Benefits of Chili Peppers at 22:28, Mexican Food at 25:38, The Music Business at 27:04, “Disenchantment” at 28:43, The Freelance Single Mom at 31:04, ‘Advice for the 9 to 5ers’ at 32:23, and what would make her stop doing freelance work at 35:14. Enjoy, and thank you for listening! - Mike
Sep 30, 201836:59
Episode 8 | Direk Brian Ligsay

Episode 8 | Direk Brian Ligsay

Today we talk to one of the most sought after voice directors in the industry, my mentor, Voice Director Brian Ligsay. He answers “Who Is Brian Ligsay” at 01:48, “the path” at 02:37, Challenges he faced starting out at 04:53, how to deal with unfair clients at 07:15, traits of a great voice actor at 11:55, “Laway Lang Ang Puhunan” at 19:20, A very interesting question at 22:43, taking shady projects at 27:43, Hosting at 38:18, The Mothership Recording Studios at 43:58, “Crossroads” at 44:17, “Nasty” at 45:14, “Madrigal Singers Incident” at 50:13, The Key to Longevity at 52:19, and what would make him stop voice acting altogether at 59:18. Enjoy guys I love you. - Mike
Sep 24, 201801:02:13
Bonus Episode | Dom and Anne

Bonus Episode | Dom and Anne

Dom (@thedomazingshow), Anne (@theannefuckingclerigo) and I decided to have a couple of beers and mess around. Dom starts out with “Oh, we’re doing this?” At 00:05, I meant to keep most of the episode a secret at 00:23 - and fail at 00:38. Anne tells us what she (mostly) writes about at 03:40, Dom shares a (rap) poem about love lost at 04:10, then Anne goes off at 06:30. Dom shares a bad memory through a poem at 08:38, Anne ups the ante at 10:28 and sings a song she wrote. From there we talk about pretty much what the beer tells us to talk about (including the year 2048), and have a great time doing so. Enjoy - Mike
Sep 16, 201820:22
Episode 6 | Dom's Brilliance

Episode 6 | Dom's Brilliance

We talk to the reluctant prodigal son of the arts who goes by Dom Brilliantes. We hear him talk about how he feels having to fly back to Canada again at 02:17, answers "WHO is Dominique Brilliantes" at 02:37, how he gets shit from people b/c it's a girl's name at 02:52, S/O to my friend whose name is "ELLIANE" when it should've been "ELLAINE", at 03:53, Dom on leaving for Canada at 04:49, Canada Culture Shock at 10:09, thrive or dive in the PH entertainment scene at 11:32, being a Pro Host in Montreal at 14:50, his thoughts on the current state of the PH music industry at 17:57, what he found in Canada at 23:13, his rule about friends at 30:59, his rule for friends who try to fuck you over at 31:16, what his dream gig is at 31:57, Gary V on bringing his concerts to PH Universities at 33:22, and whether or not he’ll be coming back as a full-time freelancer at 38:06. Enjoy! - Mike
Sep 10, 201840:35
Episode 5 | Jonette Valenciano

Episode 5 | Jonette Valenciano

On the 5th episode of The Mike Stand we talk to Jonette Valenciano, freelance artist and writer. She introduces herself at 1:35, talks at 3:30 about what ZINE is all about, what she did before getting into freelancing at 5:50, talks about how scary it was to make that jump into freelancing at 7:21, what the current state of Filipino comic art is at 14:10, a little teaser for “Little Majesty” at 16:40, we start talking about her influences at 18:30 and the artists who are pushing the art forward, we get distracted by Niccolo Cosme at exactly 21:00 because he had to use the loo, Jonette’s creative process, at 25:41, what Ambedo Art is at 38:35, when BOOK II of LITTLE MAJESTY is coming out at 42:03, what she has in store for the future of the comic book, at 43:48, what you can expect from BOOK II at 47:28, shout outs at 49:49, and what fellow artist Lexter Victorio thinks about Little Majesty at 50:18. Enjoy! - Mike
Sep 03, 201853:53
Episode 4 | Anne's Axe

Episode 4 | Anne's Axe

On this EP we find ourselves with Singer / Songwriter, Anne Clerigo. She starts filling us in at 02:49, “Sheep” at 03:26, The End-goal at 04:50, “The On-Stage Psyche” at 09:30, “Comparisons” at 10:12, “Harhar” at 11:45, “Baywalk” at 17:19, “Jelly” at 25:20, “Hecklers” at 27:00, “Kitchie” at 35:01, “Tawad” at 37:18, “Rituals” at 42:19, “Bouncing Back” at 44:15, “Love On Top” at 46:58, “What Are You Grateful For?” at 48:39 and “Nose Ring” at 48:56. Enjoy! - Mike
Aug 08, 201852:17
Episode 3 | Either you're nice or GTFO

Episode 3 | Either you're nice or GTFO

How do you get your craft to TRULY love you back?
Jul 18, 201805:54
Episode 2

Episode 2

It's not the skill. It's never the skill. We talk about why typhoons are named after women at 01:08, "Longevity" at 02:12, "Crazy Kid" at 03:56, "Mentors" at 07:22, "Skill Comes Second" at 13:35, and The Round Up at 15:19. I hope you find this helpful. Enjoy! - Mike
Jul 10, 201818:04
Episode 1

Episode 1

July 7, 2018 - at 6:11 AM, the very first episode of #themikestand is made and published. What's this show gonna be about? Let me tell you.
Jul 06, 201803:31