Call to ARMS with Nikko Ramos
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
OMG KQ! Game 2 Reactions + Game 3 Previews with Nash Racela and Diego Dario
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this a warning: This episode gets super nerdy. UP was on the brink of a title. Someone somewhere was getting ready for a bonfire to be lit in...
UAAP Finals Preview with Nash Racela + Diego Dario
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our bias is in the building! Fresh off of ANOTHER Final Four run, Coach Nash Racela joins the pod to talk about how team-building (and game-winning) i...
UAAP Final 4 Preview with Diego Dario
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in time for the Final Four! Nikko and Diego preview UP-UST and DLSU-ADU but also talk about one adjective that best suits each non-playoff ...
UP - La Salle Round 1 Plus First Round Takeaways and What to Watch Out For in Round 2 with Diego Dario
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The nerds are back! Diego Dario has a new mic, a new board and fiery first round Finals rematch to break down! How does La Salle hunt mismatches for K...
UAAP Favorite Things with Diego Dario
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alright, brace yourself for a long one! If you love the UAAP or basketball in general, if you enjoy talking about schemes and the little tiny details ...
Derek Fisher
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At guaaard.. Wearing Jersey #2 Standing 6'1"... Out of Little Rock, Arkansas.. Derek Fisher!! The 5-time NBA Champ and Laker Legend joined u...
Jewell Loyd + Aliyah Boston
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Has the WNBA ever been more on fire than right now? Let's re-visit these two conversations from right before the season started, with W stars Jewe...
Hot Takes with Mo Twister + March Madness, Shohei, Is Lechon Overrated, a Sam Oh Cameo and more [VIDEO]
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Literally fresh off of a BSE GTWM recording, Mo (and Sam!) jump on to the brand new Call to ARMS Playback room for our first ever live recording. We s...
Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Natasha Cloud and more WNBA Stars on the Upcoming Season, their Basketball Origins, Women's Hoops in the Philippines and more [VIDEO]
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than a month to go before the WNBA Draft, let's jump back to a month ago to our conversations with Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Natasha...
Behind The Scenes from NBA All-Star Featuring Wemby, LeBron, Giannis, Anthony Edwards, Cassidy Hubbarth and More! [VIDEO]
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you behind the curtains of All-Star Weekend! This is your ultimate how-to guide to cover an NBA event! On this episode, we give you t...
Kobe Bryant (from 2016), Dream Sneaker Project, Superbowl Reactions + more Mailbag Questions [VIDEO]
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably the most important, most emotional podcast I've ever done. Nobody who wasn't in that room has ever seen or heard this intervi...
WATCHING FILM: The Longest Yard with Andre Roberson + Lewis to Ferrari, Rock vs Roman, Manila Hustle and more! [VIDEO]
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Look, when we decided to break down basketball scenes in movies and TV shows, we knew we were bound to run into The Sandman. Nobody in the history of ...
WATCHING FILM: One Tree Hill [VIDEO]
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Watching Film (aka The Zac Efron Award for Best/Worst Basketball Scenes in Movies or TV)! We're watching film on the ICONIC one-on-one ...
Andre Roberson on Defending the Best Players in the NBA, Overcoming Adversity, Strong Group and Maybe Playing in the PBA? [VIDEO]
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Video killed the (podcast) star! Our first Video Episode features NBA vet Andre Roberson! The All-World defender talks about getting back on the court...
UAAP Transfers, The Bad Manners Bulls and Why Can't NBA Teams Text Players Before They Trade Them?
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome (or welcome back) to the Call to ARMS Podcast! We've changed up some things but remain a hoops podcast at heart! Think of this as Basketba...
Leigh Ellis, Thirdy Ravena, and Trina Guytingco
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wherever you go, basketball is its own universal language that all hoopers can understand. That’s what Leigh Ellis, Thirdy Ravena, and Trina Guytin...
Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana, and Jamie Malonzo
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It was a Gilas takeover on this special live recording of the pod at the TITAN Hoops Fair at The Courtyard MNL.Gilas Pilipinas players Dwight Ramos, C...
Coach Chot Reyes
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking on the role and the responsibility of national team head coach of the most basketball-crazy country in the world? One of the toughest jobs in a...
Coach Pat Aquino
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you now a fan of Gilas Pilipinas Women? Can’t get enough of anything women’s hoops in the Philippines? Coach Pat Aquino has been one of many (...
Coach Tim Cone
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of FOR LOVE: The Podcast, co-hosted by Nikko Ramos and Isaac Go, sets the tone for a season of worldwide buckets.There’s no other ...
Leigh Ellis
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Travel the world playing basketball.To most of us, that's the dream. To Leigh Ellis, that's his new life mission.The veteran broadcaster pau...
Finals Overreaction with CJ Toledano
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the funniest and most talented people in all of sports media finally makes his Call to ARMS debut!CJ Toledano, a Los Angeles-based director, pr...
Finals Preview with Cassidy Hubbarth
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cassidy and Nikko back on a podcast? Filipino Jackson back in the Finals?NATURE IS HEALING!ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth jumps on to talk about her fav...
Jason Williams
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In partnership with our longtime partners, AXA Philippines, NBA legend, SLAM coverboy and point guard royalty Jason Williams comes on the pod! We spok...
Doris Burke
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got the GOAT! We're kicking off an all-new season of the Call to Arms Pod with a guest we could only dream of--the one and only Doris Burke. ...
XX: The King & The Next Generation with Dennis Tan
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of 'The King & The Next Generation' special subpod, TITAN’s founder & Chairman Dennis Tan grants a rare inte...
UAAP Midseason Check-in with Ryan Alba
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half the season down, and it's been nothing short of ridiculous at every step of the way! UST has the most efficient, crazy-volume, no-help score...
XX: The King & The Next Generation with Kustoo
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TITAN & SLAM Philippines present a special subpod on the Call to ARMS feed. XX: The King & The Next Generation is a LeBron Sneaker Podcast th...
UAAP S85 Preview Part 2 with Tab Baldwin & Ryan Alba
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time to talk about last year's Final Four teams!UP comes off the shortest title reign ever, ADMU has a chip on its shoulder, DLSU has a genius jo...
UAAP S85 Preview Part 1 with Nash Racela & Ryan Alba
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The UAAP is back. Again?ALREADY??After what is likely the shortest offseason ever, the country's premier collegiate league is set to tip off for...
Scottie Barnes and Quentin Richardson
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're baaaaack, baby!!We moved studios, got re-settled, and are now raring to go with brand new NBA and UAAP seasons just weeks away. Not to ment...
Fight On - UAAP Finals Game 3 Primer
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko reflects on his 2018 SLAM PH article, 'Fight of the Year' as Ateneo and UP once again face off in the UAAP Finals. A lot has changed s...
Open Letter Para Sa Undecided
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Di-pangkaraniwang episode para sa di-pangkaraniwang mga panahon.Pakiusap:Pakinggan kung may maipapahiram na ilang minuto.Ipasa sa iba.Maraming salama...
Continue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 6 Recap with Executive Producer Rodney Barnes
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On a very special episode of Continue Watching, we talk to Rodney Barnes, who is an executive producer, writer, and scene-stealer in Winning Time. Tun...
Continue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 4 & 5 Recap
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko and Toby (and Tyler!) recap episodes 4 and 5 to discuss Jack McKinney's entrance and sudden departure, the quality of onscreen basketball, ...
Continue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 3 Recap
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of Continue Watching dives into Adrian Brody's depiction of Pat Riley's humble beginnings at the front office, the ...
Continue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 2 Recap
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new week means a new episode of HBO's Winning Time, which also means a new episode of Continue Watching! Listen to our recap where we discuss t...
The Alaska Tribute with Jeff Cariaso
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kahit kailan, wala pa ring tatalo. In our love letter to Alaska, Nikko calls up Coach Jeff Cariaso to reminisce on his draft day, winning the grand sl...
Continue Watching: Winning Time Ep. 1 Recap
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are extremely proud to launch Continue Watching, where we recap our favorite shows one episode at a time. And there isn't a better show to sta...
Single Coverage with Ebe Dancel
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing the newest show under the Call to Arms Podcast feed! Single Coverage is our love letter to OPM. It features an OPM artist coming on to pla...
All-Star Weekend Picks
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The All-Star Weekend is almost here! Nikko Ramos and Toby from HR place their bets on the winners of the Rising Stars Tournament, the newly revamped S...
Audio Essay: We Are Gilas, Pilipinas (from 2013)
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get on the basketball time machine and go back to simpler times.In 2013, Gilas broke the Korean curse and caused Nikko to write a couple th...
Isiah Thomas
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NBA Champion, Legend, and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the pod to talk about the 75th anniversary of the NBA, his go-to players in the top 75, his...
TV Guide with Red Ollero
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Red Ollero joins the pod to talk about the best TV shows you should be watching (or should be watching again). Plus a definitive report card on PBA te...
Mailbag featuring the Lakers, Ben Simmons as the NBA's Kendall Roy, Casting Pinoy Succession + more
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year!We're promising more episodes this year! Let's see how that goes lol.For now, here's Nikko on his own with your question...
Cassidy Hubbarth
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our country's very own Cassidy Hubbarth joins Nikko Ramos to dish about their favorite Coach Pop stories, the slate of Christmas games, represent...
Chot Reyes
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off of his ninth PBA championship, Chot Reyes joins the podcast to give us a glimpse into TNTs hard-fought title run, his evolution as a coach a...
NBA Preview + Talking Sneakers with Mo Twister & Jacques Slade
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Co-presented by Premytheus.com, the latest episode of the Call to Arms Podcast features a special The Ten: NBA Preview with Mo Twister and sneaker tal...
Pilot Program: Gossip Girl with Bea, Tin, and Riki
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You know you loved Gossip Girl when it came out in 2007. Or not. But the show is undeniably good 'bad TV'. Do the fancy headbands, the peak ...
The First of Many with Paul Lee, Juan Gomez De Liano, Javi Gomez De Liano, and the Nike Zoom Freak 3
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We celebrate Giannis' first championship with one of our biggest episodes ever! Featuring inspirational stories from Paul Lee, Juan, and Javi Gom...
Matthew Dellavedova
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos is joined by NBA champion Matthew Dellavedova to talk NBA Finals, his time playing with Giannis on the Bucks, what it was like to win a ch...
Ray Allen
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos gets on a call with NBA legend Ray Allen to talk about the secret to hitting all those threes, getting coached by Erik Spoelstra, his icon...
Open Zoom Call with Bea Fabregas-Ramos
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko and Bea navigate questions on movie villains, F1 crushes, and mornings as a married couple in another Open Zoom Call! Co-presented by special pa...
Jalen Green
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos hops on a call with NBA draftee and incoming Filipino super rookie Jalen Green to talk about playing with Kai Sotto on Ignite, the talent ...
Jared Dillinger
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Daredevil makes his debut! Jared Dillinger joins Nikko Ramos to talk about his vomit-inducing workouts, how he reinvented himself after injuries, ...
The Ten with Bea Fabregas-Ramos
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode of The Ten with The Ramoses! Nikko and Bea talk about the 10 things they haven't been able to stop talking about:1. N...
NBA Playoffs Round Up + Gary Payton & Shawn Kemp
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are back to talk NBA Playoffs! Nikko Ramos gives us his one takeaway from every playoff series (and like eleven takeaways from Lakers-Suns). Plus!...
Sol Mercado
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Sol Train has arrived! Sol Mercado joins Nikko Ramos to talk about his journey in the PBA, THAT Justin Brownlee championship-clinching shot, his &...
J.E. Skeets
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Call to Arms Podcast celebrates its one-year-old birthday with podcast originator J.E. Skeets! Tune in to hear about his journey from 'The Ba...
The Ten with Mo Twister
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mo Twister returns for this week's episode of The Ten to talk about the 10 things (and all the little thing in between) he and Nikko can't s...
Open Zoom Call: FAQs About Podcasting
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you start a podcast? What is the best way to get guests? What do you do if nobody listens? This Open Zoom Call is dedicated to all your podcast...
Jason Tobin
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos sits down with Jason Tobin, star of HBO's 'Warrior', one of the most spectacular and underrated TV shows you could watch ri...
The Ten with Jason Magbanua
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Magbanua returns for a special episode of The Ten! Nikko and Jason talk about the 10 Things they haven't been able to stop talking about, n...
Jason Magbanua
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of our conversation with Jason Magbanua, Nikko and Jason discuss what it's been like being a creative during the pandemic, being an inn...
The Sneaker Special with Kustoo
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first-ever episode recorded at the Gatorade Studio, Nikko Ramos brings back Kustoo to talk about the biggest sneaker stories and releases of 2...
Open Zoom Call: The Creativity Episode
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GIVEAWAY ALERT! In this special episode of the podcast, Nikko hops on a Zoom to answer your questions on how to make it as a sportswriter, his favorit...
The Ten feat. Rodney McGruder, The Royal Rumble, Attack on Titan, and More
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing The Ten! We go through the ten things that have gotten our attention and have not been able to shut up about: the double homicide of Rodne...
Celebrating Kobe with @CountOnVic
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos talks to NBA Twitter Extraordianaire @CountOnVic to talk about her career in sports, her advice to women who want to break into the indust...
Jimmy Alapag Part 2
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Part 2 of our season premiere with Jimmy Alapag! Tune in to hear the Mighty Mouse talk about the 2003 PBA Draft Class, that time he judo tos...
Jimmy Alapag Part 1
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the two-part season premiere of the Call to Arms Podcast, Nikko Ramos gets on a call with Jimmy Alapag to talk about his family's move to the ...
Chuck Araneta, Carlo Pamintuan, & Polo Bustamante
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do we know FOR SURE about the #BicolBubble? Who will coach the Growling Tigers? Should all of UST's teams be suspended from competing in the...
The Inaugural Dumbest Thing Out There Awards
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it just us or was that last week ESPECIALLY dumb? Like mind-numbingly, aggressively, ridiculously dumb?Well, this podcast prides itself in recogniz...
Mailbag with Bea Fabregas
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you plan a wedding in a pandemic? What pre-2020 thing needs to die when this is all over? What is the most underrated and underappreciated rom-...
Boom Gonzalez and Mico Halili
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one is for ABS-CBN. Nikko Ramos, Boom Gonzalez, and Mico Halili reminisce on the good old days--swapping stories on how they met, their humble be...
Open Zoom Call with the Hoopworms
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode is for everyone who ever wanted to build a life around sports. Celebrating 10 years in the sports broadcasting industry, Nikko Ra...
Jo Koy + Mailbag
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Independence Day, Pilipinas! Nikko Ramos gets on a call with the man waving the flag for us on Netflix, Jo Koy, to talk about his new special, &...
#JunkTerrorBillNow + ESPN's Pablo Torre
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos calls up ESPN's Pablo Torre to talk about his Filipino roots, the ceilings of Jalen Green and Kai Sotto, the impending Pinoy takeover...
Pilot Program: The Office with Shea Serrano
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PODCAST WE'VE EVER RECORDED! Nikko Ramos calls up New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano to talk about our mo...
Pilot Program: Homeland with Mo Twister and Sam Oh
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first-ever episode of the Pilot Program! Nikko Ramos, Mo Twister, and Sam Oh put S01E01 of Homeland to the test to see if the show is a ...
Jason Hehir
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode presented by Titan and SLAM Philippines, Nikko Ramos gets an exclusive interview with Jason Hehir, director of Netflix's ...
Tim Cone
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos gives 22-time Champion (???) Coach Tim Cone a call to talk about the PBA in the time of COVID-19, the evolution of The Triangle Offense, h...
Rafe Bartholomew
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos catches up with Rafe Bartholomew--New York Times Bestselling author of Basketball: A Love Story and Pacific Rims--to talk about The Last D...
All-Star Mailbag
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BAH GAWD! In this Royal Rumble-inspired episode of the CALL TO ARMS Podcast, Nikko Ramos calls up an All-Star list of surprise guests to answer your q...
Tab Baldwin
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nikko Ramos checks in with Coach Tab Baldwin--scratch that, Sir Tab Baldwin--to talk about his knighthood, the past, present and future of Gilas, the ...
Mico Halili
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tito Mico is in the house! Well, his house. Nikko Ramos calls up the one and only Mico Halili to swap stories about the broadcasting industry, what it...
Kustoo / Bea Fabregas
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Took us long enough! Nikko Ramos kicks off the pod with a call to the one and only @kustoo aka Jacques Slade to talk about his beginnings, sneakers, C...