Cup of Joe isn’t letting a day go by without staying booked and busy. This year marks the five-man band’s rise to stardom in the Original Pinoy Music (OPM) scene, and they deserve every bit of love and support that comes their way.
There are numerous ways in which Cup of Joe gained new fans throughout the year. Some might have become hooked on the group’s music after listening to their smash hit, “Multo,” and their chart-topping album, Silakbo. Others probably became full-time “Joewahs” after seeing them live at one of their sold-out shows—including Stardust, their latest solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum from October 10 to 12, 2025.
If you’re already a long-time Cup of Joe stan, you probably admire them even more now thanks to their frontman, Gian Bernardino, and his successful podcast.
Photo: G On Top/YouTube
Besides his group’s achievements as recording artists, Gian has made the most out of the band’s fantastic year by expanding his creative horizons on his YouTube podcast, G On Top. The show premiered on May 23, 2025, with new episodes airing every month.
In just five months, G On Top has become a productive outlet for Gian and his guests to share their stories, sentiments, and core memories as prominent Filipino artists. Here’s why this dynamic podcast is worth your time and YouTube subscription:
Building a Relatable Brand
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Cup of Joe knows what it takes to stay consistent and committed to its artistic pursuits. The band has been making music for six years and counting, yet it has never strayed far from its signature pop, alternative, and indie sounds.
The same goes for Gian on G On Top. He established his podcast’s brand early on, calling the show a “mental loft” where he can freely be “that one friend who never runs out of random thoughts.”
To put it simply, the podcast is a creative outlet with “more space to think and a stronger phone signal” than he has in his everyday surroundings. Gian assures that listeners can still learn something new every episode, no matter how “all over the place” his yapping sessions may get.
Iconic Special Guests
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It’s not a Gian Bernardino show without unforgettable guests who can match his chaotic energy. You’ll have a blast watching every episode as he sets the tone, and his industry friends can guarantee double the fun and fulfillment.
G On Top’s special guests so far range from Gian’s constants in life to renowned OPM artists and pop culture icons. These include:
- Paco Berba, content creator, advocate, and Gian’s long-time friend,
- Mimiyuuuh, social media sensation,
- Khianna, the “Ikhiannic” queen of Drag Race Philippines Season 3 and Slaysian Royale, as well as
- Kyla, singer-songwriter and OPM’s Queen of R&B.
On the podcast, Gian gets up close and personal with each episode’s guest. Together, they turn the show into a laid-back kuwentuhan session, away from the spotlight and their hectic day-to-day lives. This much-appreciated change of scenery helps Gian and his guests get comfortable in sharing the highs, lows, and in-betweens of their careers.
Common Themes for Every Episode
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Consistency is also evident in the podcast’s themes per episode, which all allude to the idea of being “on top”:
- The pilot episode, a one-man show, highlights Gian being on top of this new passion project.
- Episode two focuses on Gian and Paco’s friendship as they stay on top of what-ifs and what-could-have-beens.
- In the third episode, Mimiyuuuh joins Gian in putting queer stories on top of their Pride Month festivities.
- Episode four, with Khianna, reminds us that it’s not always lonely at the top, especially when you have a trusted support system.
- And the latest G On Top episode with Kyla discusses her longevity as an artist and how she stays on top of her career in music and entertainment.
G On Top is a breath of fresh air for fans of OPM and Pinoy Pop (P-pop). It always warms our hearts when our favorite artists step away from their dynamic, fast-paced lives to slow down and work on a passion project that lets them be kinder to themselves.
Each episode of Gian’s podcast offers fans a unique perspective on life, as our host shares his candid thoughts on whatever is “at the top of his mind and at the bottom of his heart.”
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