There are numerous ways in which Filipinos keep up with today’s trends. Some prefer the influx of new information on their social media timelines, while the rest take their time reading in-depth articles. For many others, staying updated and informed has become a daily habit thanks to their favorite podcasts.
Through the years, we’ve witnessed podcasts evolve into an innovative platform for stories that matter. Prominent public figures and content creators worldwide have launched their own podcasts, sharing insights into their everyday lives, interests, and advocacies, with occasional special guests.
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Podcasts have been around long enough for us to have go-to shows and episodes that we can listen to whenever we want. Moreover, Filipinos can barely scroll through social media these days without coming across a snippet of a local podcast, where its hosts are cracking jokes, spilling tea, or dropping truth bombs that resonate deeply.
Many of the country’s well-loved podcasts cover a wide range of topics, from timeless pop culture staples to the local dating scene and life lessons you didn’t know you needed. If you’re looking for a new and engaging source for the latest discussions in lifestyle and entertainment, these five local shows have you covered.
Dogshow Divas
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There’s never a dull moment on Dogshow Divas, a dynamic podcast on Filipino lifestyle and entertainment that’s guaranteed to leave you in stitches. The show’s hosts, Baus Rufo and Macoy Dubs, have taken the internet by storm with their hilarious social commentaries and tributes to the iconic milestones, memes, and pop culture moments that have defined the country’s media landscape.
Dogshow Divas premiered on September 16, 2025, and has since gained over 73,000 subscribers on YouTube. Get ready to expand your vocabulary with a handful of new buzzwords, inside jokes, and catchphrases from the hosts that you’ll also find yourself using in everyday conversations.
Chicks 2 Go
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Content creators Ashley Rivera and Hershey Neri are giving listeners a healthy mix of sentiments, style, and sass every week on Chicks 2 Go. We can always count on this podcast for our weekly dose of chika and kulitan with substance.
Listeners can join Ashley and Hershey every Wednesday on Spotify for new episodes of their show, where they have heart-to-heart talks on meaningful topics that help young Filipino adults gain new perspectives. They range from friendship breakups to modern dating and achieving financial stability.
Yani’s Room
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If Gen Z Filipinos had a representative podcast, it would be Yani’s Room, hosted by content creator Yani Villarosa (also known as Yanihatesu), which radiates positive energy. Yani’s Room is a safe space for “chronically online” young adults who’ve learned to love and accept themselves through Filipino films, teleseryes, and Original Pinoy Music (OPM).
Despite the hardships that Yani has endured this year, such as being diagnosed with hydrocephalus, she chooses to see the good in every obstacle. She shares her hopeful points of view with special guests per episode, including Maris Racal and Maki, as well as Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin.
Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast
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What began as a simple podcast on local pop culture has become one of the longest-running and most recognized online shows in the country. On Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast, critically acclaimed filmmakers Antoinette Jadaone and JP Habac team up to discuss current events, trends, and new interests with their industry friends.
Ang Walang Kuwentang Podcast has been graced by many Filipino artists and stars. Its recent episodes feature Morissette, Nadine Lustre, the cast of Open Endings, and the members of the Pinoy Pop (P-pop) boy group, VXON.
G On Top
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Cup of Joe’s frontman, Gian Bernardino, is giving fans a glimpse into his life beyond the stage and spotlight on his YouTube podcast, G On Top. Every new episode highlights Gian’s and the band’s journeys as renowned performers with the help of their long-time friends and fellow OPM artists, such as Paco Berba, Khianna from Drag Race Philippines Season 3 and Slaysian Royale, Mimiyuuuh, Kyla, and Maki.
G On Top also serves as Gian’s “mental loft,” where he can freely talk about his passions, ideas, and new pursuits that have helped him stay grounded, inspired, and in touch with his artistry.
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