Project Offbeat
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Reil Espino's Path: Strength & Conditioning Coach
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Reil Espino is the strength and conditioning (S&C) coach of the UST Growling Tigers basketball team. He also serves as an assistant professo...
Larry Fonacier's Path: Sports Team Manager
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Fonacier is the current team manager of the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA. He is also a 7-time PBA champion, a former PBA Rookie of the Year, an...
Brian Tan's Path: Effective Altruist
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Tan is currently a Group Support Contractor for the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA). He is also a co-founder of Effective Altruism Philippi...
Naveen Ganglani's Path: Sports Multimedia
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Naveen Ganglani is a "sports multimedia" professional, or what we would define as a sports content creator for all kinds of media. He is a s...
Anne Calma's Path: Subcultures at Globe Telecom
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Calma is the Head of Subcultures at Globe Telecom. Established in January 2023, the department is focused on promoting cultural pillars like gami...
Auro Chocolate: The Career of a Cocoa Farmer
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Project Offbeat learns about the career of a cocoa farmer thru its conversation with Auro Chocolate's community development offic...
Pat Tingjuy's Path: Cinemalaya Actress
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Tingjuy is a Cinemalaya actress who won the "2023 Best Actress Award" for her role in "Rookie." She is also an architect at Qu...
Jaja Sagmayao's Path: KPop Dance Coach
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jaja Sagmayao is a KPop dance coach in The Addlib Dance Studio (TADS), a leading dance company tasked with bringing the artistic creations of director...
June Lovejoy's Path: AV Actress
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This episode also supports video format. June Lovejoy is an American AV Actress based in Japan. She is also a voice actress, cosplayer and prod...
Ebe Dancel | Off the Record
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with OPM artist / icon Ebe Dancel to talk about Gary V and the Tiktok virality of his song "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak...
Ebe Dancel's Path: OPM Artist / Icon
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ebe Dancel is the former songwriter and frontman of the iconic OPM band Sugarfree. He has now transitioned to become one of the most well-known solo a...
Justin Santos | Off the Record
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with audio engineer Justin Santos to talk about his top recommended headphones, the integration of AI in the music in...
Justin Santos' Path: Audio Engineer
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Santos is a sound engineer at Forsc Ink Inc., a professional audio-visual equipment company located in Quezon City. He and the company have pro...
Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez | Off the Record
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with personal trainers Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez to talk about the stigma against female bodybuilders, the most...
Harvey Mercado and Kat Enriquez's Path: Personal Trainer
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harvey Mercado is a team manager and elite trainer at Unreal Personal Training, a training studio based in Singapore that offers group workouts, perso...
Queena Lee-Chua | Off the Record
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with math and psychology professor Dr. Queena Lee-Chua to talk about Star Trek / Star Wars, the problem with tutoring...
Queena Lee-Chua's Path: Mathematician
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Queena Lee-Chua is a professor for the Ateneo de Manila University, where she teaches Modern Mathematics, Probability Theory, and General Psycholo...
Alfred Iporac | Off the Record
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with electrical / energy engineer Alfred Iporac to talk about the most common questions Filipino netizens have on ele...
Alfred Iporac's Path: Electrical / Energy Engineer
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Engr. Alfred Iporac is the former head of Meralco Power Lab. He has also been a familiar face for many Meralco commercials and webinars before, having...
Dennise Cruz's Path: Calligrapher & Engraver
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dennise Cruz is the calligrapher behind "Calligraphy by Den", a startup famously known for producing works for luxury brands Hermes, Dior an...
Benjamin "Benjie" de la Pena's Path: Urban Planner
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin "Benjie" de la Pena is the CEO of Shared-Use Mobility Center, an organization advocating for affordable and sustainable mobility ac...
Fernando Zialcita's Path: Anthropologist
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This episode also supports video format. Dr. Fernando Zialcita (or Doc Z) is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in At...
A Women's Month Special Episode
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of women's month this March 2023, podcast hosts Lance Cham and Matt Yu are bringing a special lookback episode with the most interestin...
Ross Tugade's Path: Human Rights Lawyer
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atty. Ross Tugade is a senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines, teaching courses on legal method and ethics. Having worked in the Commiss...
Lexy Angeles | Off the Record
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with radio DJ and station manager Lexy Angeles for a round of #AskLexy questions, where hosts ask a DJ a series of qu...
Lexy Angeles' Path: Radio DJ
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lexy Angeles is a radio DJ and station manager of Q Radio 105.1, the #1 Top40 radio music station in the country. She's also a former Monster RX 9...
Myx Chanel | Off the Record
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with drag artist Myx Chanel for a round of "Tanong Ko, Opinion Mo", where hosts ask a series of controversial yet equ...
Myx Chanel's Path: Drag Artist
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Myx Chanel is the winner of Season 1 of Spaces MNL's online competition "Spotlight." They are also the wonderful co-host of the Bekenemen Podcast, a s...
Howie Severino | Off the Record
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with highly regarded investigative journalist Howie Severino to talk about the "good conversation" he had with his wi...
Howie Severino's Path: Investigative Journalist
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Howie Severino is the host of GMA's most awarded documentary program i-Witness. He is regarded as one of our country's most respected and awar...
Alex Sua | Off the Record
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with ophthalmologist Dr. Alex Sua for a round of "Totoo Ba?", where hosts ask a doctor a series of health-related que...
Alex Sua's Path: Doctor (Ophthalmologist)
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alex Sua is a veteran ophthalmologist with 20+ years of experience. He is a consultant for Cardinal Santos Medical Center and is a tenured associa...
Gino Jacinto's Path: Legal Tech Entrepreneur
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atty. Gino Jacinto is the chief operating officer (COO) of UNAWA, a legal tech startup advancing the "Ease of Doing Business" in the region. Having st...
Bee Go | Off the Record
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with sports journalist Beatrice (Bee) Go to talk about major local athletes going abroad, the infantilization of wome...
Bee Go's Path: Sports Journalist
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beatrice (Bee) Go is a freelance sports journalist who formerly worked for Rappler for 5 years. She has covered several key sports events like the Tok...
Happy 1st Anniversary, Project Offbeat!
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In its season 3 finale, Matt & Lance celebrate Project Offbeat's 1 year anniversary by looking back. They talked about the craziest things that th...
Unconventional Careers in the Philippines with Talent.com
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special partnership episode, Matt & Lance interviews Nilesh Ghai, regional director of Talent.com. In true Project Offbeat fashion, Nilesh...
Nica del Rosario's Path: Singer & Songwriter
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nica del Rosario is the singer-songwriter behind former VP Leni Robredo's theme campaign songs "Rosas" and "Kay Leni Tayo." She is also the head write...
Nica del Rosario | Off the Record
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with singer and songwriter Nica del Rosario to talk about her life journey as an LGBTQIA and the state of OPM today. ...
Oona Nery | Off the Record
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with science researcher Andrea Luz "Oona" Nery to talk about the sustainability of nuclear energy, the roles of regul...
Oona Nery's Path: Science Researcher
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Luz "Oona" Nery is a science research specialist in Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI). She is also one of the founding officer of th...
Tori Tadiar's Path: Author-Illustator
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tori Tadiar (@haitori) is an award-winning author and illustrator who is behind Highsummer, a middle-grade Filipino graphic novel series to be release...
Tori Tadiar | Off the Record
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with comic book author-illustrator Tori Tadiar to talk about the #VisibleWomen campaign in the illustration industry,...
Stephen Tan | Off the Record
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt & Lance go 1 on 1 with senior pastor Rev. Stephen Tan to talk about what the Bible's take is on the LGBTQIA and the marginalized commun...
Stephen Tan's Path: Pastor and Theologian
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rev. Stephen Tan is the senior pastor of the Grace Christian Church. He graduated from the Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master of Theology and w...
Pepe Diokno | Off the Record
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with film director Pepe Diokno to talk about the state of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), his go-to recommendati...
Pepe Diokno's Path: Film Director & Producer
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pepe Diokno is the multi-awarded film director behind Engkwentro, which bagged the Lion of the Future Award and the Orizzonti Prize at the 2009 Venice...
Nash Racela | Off the Record
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with professional basketball coach Nash Racela to talk about his takes on players moving overseas to pursue better oppo...
Nash Racela's Path: Professional Basketball Coach
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nash Racela is the current basketball coach of the Adamson Soaring Falcons, one of the rising teams in the University Athletic Association of the Phil...
Dhang Tecson | Off the Record
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with social entrepreneur Dhang Tecson to talk about how companies should be evaluated in terms of their sustainability ...
Dhang Tecson's Path: Social Entrepreneur & Sustainability Advocate
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dhang Tecson is the co-founder of Fishers and Changemakers Inc., a pioneer social enterprise that partners with artisan fishing communities to manufac...
EJ Obiena | Off the Record
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with national pole vault superstar EJ Obiena to talk about the moments when roaring crowds made him cry, the elusive 6-...
EJ Obiena's Path: National Athlete (Pole Vaulter)
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EJ Obiena is a national athlete who is the Philippine and Asian record holder in both indoor and outdoor Men's Pole Vault, after setting a 5.94 meter ...
Gab Mejia | Off the Record
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with award-winning conservation photographer Gab Mejia to talk about his most underrated yet must visit places in the P...
Gab Mejia's Path: Conservation Photographer
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gab Mejia is an international award-winning conservation photographer, having been recognized by Generation T and Forbes 30 under 30 for his works. He...
Wilson Flores | Off the Record
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with multi-awarded newspaper columnist Wilson Flores to talk about the origin of Pandesal forums, how he founded the cu...
Wilson Flores' Path: Newspaper Columnist
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wilson Flores is the writer behind popular Philstar column "Will Soon Flourish." Through his works, he has amassed a record-breaking 15 Catholic Mass ...
Richard Chu | Off the Record
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with cultural historian Richard Chu to talk about the "Great Wall" when dating Chinese people, the hardships living as ...
Richard Chu's Path: Cultural Historian
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Chu is a Five College Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he specializes in teaching Asian-American history and th...
Jeeca Uy | Off the Record
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with vegan food blogger Jeeca Uy to talk about her ultimate life dream to go to culinary school, her love for the forgi...
Jeeca Uy's Path: Vegan Food Blogger
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeeca Uy is the great mind and pleasant voice behind Foodie Takes Flight, a food blog composed of vegan recipes and life stories. With over 700k follo...
Ron Baetiong | Off the Record
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with podcaster Ron Baetiong to talk about his favorite clients ever, his most "star-struck" moment among his guests in ...
Ron Baetiong's Path: Podcaster
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ronster Baetiong is one of the pioneering minds in the Filipino podcast industry. He is the founder of Podcast Network Asia, the top podcast productio...
Kenneth Abante | Off the Record
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with policy researcher Kenneth Abante to discuss his illustrious career, the top 3 books that changed his life, and wri...
Kenneth Abante's Path: Policy Researcher
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth Abante is a policy researcher who's behind the Citizen's Budget Tracker, a publicly accessible Excel file showing the details of the governmen...
Ambeth Ocampo | Off the Record
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with renowned Filipino public historian and lecturer Ambeth Ocampo to talk about his legendary stories as a professor i...
Ambeth Ocampo's Path: Filipino Public Historian
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ambeth Ocampo is a renowned Filipino public historian and lecturer whose goal is to make history engaging for the people. He is known to be our countr...
QueLeni Tayo: Volunteers for VP Leni's Campaign
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
QueLeni Tayo, or the Quezon for Leni Movement 2022, is a volunteer-based group that aims to widen the support and awareness for VP Leni's presidential...
Marc Richmond Co | Off the Record
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with events host and acoustic soloist Marc Richmond Co to talk about when to say no to a client, how to get a crowd ril...
Marc Richmond Co's Path: Events Host
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Richmond Co is an in-demand events host and acoustic soloist, who's built a reputation for himself as the man behind the renowned #KalboAcoustics...
Peachy Guevara | Off the Record
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Matt and Lance go 1 on 1 with aerial dancer Peachy Guevara to talk about the most controversial questions in the world of performances! "...
Peachy Guevara's Path: Aerial Dancer
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peachy Guevara is a professional aerial dancer; having performed locally and globally in the biggest stages like Xylo at the Palace, Carlos P. Romulo ...
Robert van Patten's Path: Crypto Specialist
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robert van Patten is the CMO of EZDex Exchange, an up-and-coming decentralized financial exchange that aims to be the "EZiest" De-Fi platform to use. ...
Nikki de Guzman's Path: Newscaster (Part 2)
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki de Guzman is a news anchor for ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), DZMM and Teleradyo. Not only does she report alongside industry greats Karen Davila, ...
Nikki de Guzman's Path: Newscaster (Part 1)
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki de Guzman is a news anchor for ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), DZMM and Teleradyo. Not only does she report alongside industry greats Karen Davila, ...
Cholo Tolentino's Path: Tech-tuber (Tech + Youtube)
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cholo Tolentino is the resident tech bro of Unbox PH, one of the most popular local tech Youtube channels with 200k+ subscribers to date. He joins the...
Ber Reyes' Path: Professional Cosplayer
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola "Ber" Reyes has been practicing professional cosplay for 6 years. Not only did she represent the Philippines in Legoland Malaysia 2018 as a cos...
Via Sto Tomas' Path: Filipino Fashion Designer
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Via Sto Tomas, founder of purely Filipino fashion line via_mnl, discusses to us the intricacies and processes of fashion design. With her mission to u...
What is Project Offbeat?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2 minutes, Matt & Lance discuss why they created the Project Offbeat podcast and what you can expect to learn from the show! Buckle up, it's an...
Quiel Quiwa's Path: Local Film Actor
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quiel Quiwa, local actor in IWantTFC's Love Beneath the Star, shares to us his decision to pursue acting despite the allures of settling in as a full-...
Nadine Kwan Laurel's Path: Public School Teacher
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nadine Kwan Laurel, teacher fellow for Teach for the Philippines (TFP), takes us thru her decision to teach in a public school for 2 years right...