We cover the latest announcements from D23 Convention 2022 from the worlds of Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel - including thoughts on Live-Action The Little Mermaid, Inside Out 2, and all that's to come in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, a recap of the highlights of the 2022 Emmys! Joining Cholo in this episode are Dren Pav…

BUGSH! We are finally back after a months-long hiatus with the sound of all the drama and pop culture that has happened recently. Join the POP!corn crew as we tackle the exhilarating behind the scenes drama behind Don't Worry Darling (if Ms. Flo can commit), Lea Michele's Funny Girl debut (where reading is fundamental), Darna, Drag Race Philippines…

It’s time to bring those binge lists out as the POP!corn gang give a low-down on the Oscars 2022 Nominees! Join in as they discuss nominations, snubs, favorites, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, Jason Liwag, Kristofer Purnell, and Aliyah RojoCholo Sediaren

SPOILERS AHEAD! The POP!corn squad heads back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the greater Marvel multiverse with the release of the much-talked about film Spider-Man: No Way Home. Join us as we discuss our favorite Spidey memories, memorable villains, and a spoilery rundown of the film’s major events. Joining Cholo on this episode are Jason Ta…

The POP!corn squad gives a preview of all the exciting new TV shows and movies to watch this 2022 from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones spin-offs, and many more! Joining Cholo on this episode are Paula Molina and Kristofer PurnellCholo Sediaren

The POP!corn squad welcomes 2022 with discussions on holiday hits Disney’s Encanto, Marvel Studios’ Eternals, the Harry Potter Return to Hogwarts 20th anniversary special, RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. The World cast announcement, holiday binge watches, and more in our first episode for the year. Joining Cholo on this episode are Paula Molina and Krist…

Join the POP!corn squad on this supersized year-end special as they revisit the year of Pop Culture of 2021, with their top picks for the best of TV & Film from the year that has passed by - from WandaVision, Shang-Chi, all the way down to Ted Lasso, Succession, Dune and more! Joining Cholo on this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Emil Hofileña, Pau…

Listen in as the POP!corn squad revisit the Music of 2021 - from top hits and top artists featured on Spotify from the Philippines to the global scene, and also running down their own personal Spotify Wrapped 2021 lists. Join in as they talk about OPM scene stealers Zack Tabudlo and Ben&Ben, BTS, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, and more for…

We remember the feeling all too well, as the POP!corn crew revisit the essential Taylor Swift album Red through the release of Taylor’s Version - join them as they discuss the re-recordings, vault songs, and the emotional All Too Well 10 minute version & short film, plus a round-up of all-RED pop culture news! Joining Cholo on this episode are Seli…

Hindi niyo na kailangan pang maghintay ng susunod na habang buhay, dahil andito na ang Ben&Ben on POP!corn! Join us as we talk about chicken nuggets and sauces, what's on the nine-piece folk-pop band's pop culture list, and get some more insight on their sophomore album Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno, and its upcoming concert Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben …

In true Halloween fashion - we give you our Spooktober Special 2021, featuring readings of scary stories as found on the site maymomoo.com (Jollibee Scare 2, Sa Opisina 2, Check-In, Hindi Ako Naniniwala Sa Multo, Toll Gate), and our own true to life spooky experience exchange! Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Molina and Kristofer Purnell.…

The K-POP!corn crew heads back to the land of Kwangya to discuss NCT 127's latest comeback Sticker / Favorite! Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa, Janelle Paris, and Carmela Ramirez.Cholo Sediaren

The POP!corn squad heads back to the DC Fandome as we talk about the much-talked about trailers to The Flash, The Batman, and more DC offerings, plus Adele's record-smashing comeback "Easy On Me," Pinoy showbiz chika (Aljur vs. Kylie), and the Kim Seon-Ho controversy that's making its way across the net. Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Moli…

POP!corn makes a happy return just in time to kick things off for Spooktober and round-up some news from the pop culture-scape: Adele’s triumphant comeback announcement, the return of cinemas in the Philippines, Dear Evan Hansen the movie, Marvel Cinematic Universe news, and more! Joining Cholo are co-hosts Deany Cheng, Paula Molina, and Kristofer …

Let’s Get Six-ning! Join Cholo and the POP!corn gang as they recap RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 6 - from iconic lip syncs, to major Rudemptions, and runway reviews, find out why they think it’s the best All-Stars season yet! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Dana Olvina.Cholo Sediaren

POP!corn wraps up our special two-part series collab with POP Emergency as we tackle The Music Videos That Made Us - looking back at 40 years of MTV and the impact of music videos, our MYX memories, and run down our top personal picks in music videos from the last few decades. Special Guest Co-hosts: Alwyn Mancio and Adrian De Guzman || Co-hosts: J…

We fly back to the land of K-Dramas as we tackle one of most recent trending dramas Nevertheless, starring Han Soo-Hee and Song Kang. Join us as we discuss what went down in the episodes, the different relationships involved, all the clownery, and even our own marupok hugots. Co-hosts: Boodie Lastimosa, Rissa Martinez, and Micah Naadat.…

It's a special two-parter POP!corn episode as we collab with our kapitbahays Alwyn and Adrian from the Pop Emergency podcast! On this first part, join us as we recall some August ganaps that slipped away, including our thoughts on Lyca and Karen, Drag Race Philippines, 10 years of Little Mix, and more! Special Guest Co-hosts: Alwyn Mancio and Adria…

Singer-songwriter Barbie Almalbis joins this week's POP!corn as she dives into the making of her latest album 'Scenes From Inside,' sharing stories from hit singles such as 'Just A Smile,' her favorite pieces of pop culture, and more!Cholo Sediaren

We're initiating CODE RED this week on POP!corn as we discuss the insanity of James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, along with our POP!kerns on the Olympics 2020, the controversial Belo #PandemicEffect, Scarlett Johansson vs. Disney, Taylor Swift's Red (Taylor's Version), and more! Co-hosts: Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, Kristofer Purnell, and Jason Tan Liwa…

From Budapest to the Time Variance Authority, join the POP!corn gang as they discuss the latest releases from Marvel Studios: Black Widow and the Loki series! Moderated by Paula Molina, with co-hosts: Cholo Sediaren, Selina Ablaza, Dren Pavia, Kristofer Purnell, RJ SantosCholo Sediaren

a bird can't fly with wheels, a car can't move with wings, but we definitely caught Tim Marquez for this week's edition of POP!corn. Join him and Cholo as they discuss his solo project timothy Run, his debut EP 'songs from the shelf', his journey in music (One Click Straight + Manila Magic), love for Lord of the Rings, and more! Stream timothy Run'…

POP!corn celebrates PRIDE 2021 in this intimate discussion on what pride means to us, queer icons of our youth (shout out to Toti Marie and the gleeks!), and modern queer representation in media. Moderated by Jeremiah Capacillo, with co-hosts Cholo Sediaren, Paula Molina, Dana Olvina, and Jason Tan Liwag.…

"Kinikilig" singer-songwriter Hazel Faith visits the pod to talk about her latest album "RENEWED," gleeking out on her Hollywood experience on the set of glee, her full circle journey in the music industry, finding new faith in Christianity, and more. Stream her album RENEWED: lnk.to/HazelFaith-RENEWED FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwc…

POP!corn is celebrating it's 100th release (and second pod anniversary!) by well..., simply showing up and being here: this week, we catch up and discuss on the much-talked about the Trese Netflix Animated Series, reboot realness (Disney+ Beauty and the Beast prequel, iCarly, and more), new music recommendations, and more kernels of pop! Joining Ch…

Yo A-Brigade! Young and rising hip-hop star Alex Bruce join's this week's POP!corn to talk about her journey as one of the Philippines' youngest rappers, behind the scenes of her music and music video, fan girl stories over SB19 and Ruby Ibarra, and more! Stream Alex Bruce's music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3u3C4Or…

POP!corn's MCU chapter takes a deep dive into the franchise's latest series: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join in as we discuss the evolving legacy of Captain America, a recap on the series' events, and its implications on the wider Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more Marvel lovin' on this week's show! Joining Cholo in this episode a…

Fast rising singer-songwriter/producer raven joins Cholo on the show to talk about the inspirations behind his hits Paraluman, S.U.K.I. and Kung Tayo, Tayo (and where she is now), being taken under the wing of OPM icon Rico Blanco, origins of his fandom the Yellow Keepers, his favorite Marvel superheroes, and more to the moon and back! Joining them…

WE SAID WHAT WE SAID - the POP!corn Drag Race superfans come together once again to look back at our favorite Season 13 moments and queens before the crowning of America's next drag superstar! Whose team are you on: #TeamSymone #TeamGottMik #TeamRose or #TeamKandy? Joining Cholo in this episode are Nikki Bonuel, Jeremiah Capacillo, Therese Dimalant…

We head back to 2008 as we dive into the nostalgia that Fearless (Taylor's Version) has brought about with its release. We take a trip down memory lane of Taylor Swift stanning, discuss the changes in the re-recordings, our fave From The Vault Tracks, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Boodie Lastimosa and Rissa Martinez. FB: POPcorn with …

UK Hun? We travel across the pond as we talk about the latest season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK - our fav queens, RuRu Vision highlights, fashion ruview, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Aliyah Rojo FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren…

We dive back into the Snyderverse as we discuss the recently released Zack Snyder's Justice League - the storied history of the DCEU and making #TheSnyderCut happen, our favorite moments and improvements, our big what if's, and the future of the franchise. Joining Cholo in this episode are Maxine Cruz, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnel…

The POP!corn roundtable returns as we discuss one year in lockdown - our realizations, newly found habits and quarantine discoveries. Plus, we talk about the relevance of awards shows in modern times as we cover the 2021 Grammys (Beyonce, TSwift, BTS) and Oscar Nominations. Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Deany Cheng, Emil Hof…

*Now entering The Hex* We're back to the MCU as we discuss the much-talked-about Disney+ Series WandaVision - our favorite moments and memes, insane fan theories, Scarlet Witch stanning, the future of the MCU, and more! Plus: sip some Royal Tea as we dip our toes into Meghan and Prince Harry's controversial revelations! Joining Cholo this week are …

POP!corn is back from a quick hiatus with a little 'Soul' searching to help things get back on track. Join Cholo and guest co-host Danica Octa as they explore the themes presented in Pixar's Soul: what it means to find a life of purpose and balance, career hugots, and life advice for those who are also trying to find their way in life. FB: POPcorn …

From folklores, to evermores and dumbledores, join us this week as we discuss Taylor Swift's second surprise album from 2020 and her ninth studio album evermore. Join Cholo and Nat Chua as they dissect the album, their fave tracks, thoughts on William Bowery, and more. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwch…

Indie-Pop Singer-Songwriter and multi-talented star Paolo Sandejas drops by the pod to talk about his debut EP Purple Afternoon, balancing life as a student-athlete-musician, his thoughts ranging from Olivia Rodrigo's drivers license, Start Up, anime, and more! FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @c…

The POP!corn squad takes one last look at the cursed year that was 2020 - catching up after the holiday season and the crazy year that has been, discussing most entries from Metro Manila Film Festival 2020, and recalling our fave 2020 TV Shows and Movies. And with that we say, bye 2020! Joining Cholo in this episode are Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina,…

2020 may have been crazy, but we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for your continued support for POP!corn! FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren IG: @popcornwcholo & @ccsediaren YouTube: Cholo SediarenCholo Sediaren

We bring you our Music of 2020 special as we look back on some of our favorite albums and artists, reveal the Spotify Wrapped 2020 Philippines lists and our personal lists, and talk all things music from the crazy year that has been. Joining Cholo in this episode are Maxine Cruz, Emil Hofileña, and Dren Pavia. FB: POPcorn with Cholo Sediaren TW: @p…

We talk about the recently announced 2021 Grammy Award Nominations - shoutouts to our faves (yas folklore!), BTS/K-Pop and the Grammys, snubs of the year, among other notable noms. Plus, some thoughts on the Shark Boy and Lava Girl sequel, MMFF 2020 line-up, and more. Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo and Kristofer Purnell. FB: P…

It's a POP!kern extravaganza this week as we discuss some developments around the pop culture sphere, from our thoughts on the Pinoy animated Netflix film Hayop Ka!, to the Filipino-inspired Disney advertisement, Fantastic Beasts Grindelwald casting shake up (and the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard fiasco), new music from Ben&Ben, a legendary collab from…

We celebrate Spooktober 2020 as we reminisce on the hit book series True Philippine Ghost Stories (published by PSICOM), featuring live readings of three stories from the books (St. Elmo's Fire, Food Trip, and Spirit of the Glass), our own spooky encounters, and ghosts of different kinds. POP!kerns for the week include our reactions to the teaser o…

Take a trip to NCITY with the squad for an all-new KPOP!corn episode as we discuss our favorite boy group NCT and their latest comeback NCT 2020: The 2nd Album "Resonance Pt. 1." Join us as we explain the concept of Neo Culture Technology, sub-units, biases from the 23 members, our fave tracks from the album, and more! Joining Cholo this week are f…

It's an extra special collab with our fellow adults Nica, Carla, and Azl of the It's An Adult Thing! podcast - and this week, we tackle the much-talked about Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film's revelations, what we think the impact of social media has been especially in the Philippines, and how w…

WE'RE BACK! The pod squad returns after a month-long hiatus as we discuss all things pop in our October 2020 edition of POP!kerns, featuring the return of ABS-CBN to free TV, news and reactions to MCU Disney+ Shows and announcements, BTS Dynamite and BLACKPINK THE ALBUM, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Paula Molina and Kristoffer Purnel…

We take our first deep dive into the DC Multiverse as we discuss the highlights on the recently concluded DC Fandome Event - listen to our thoughts and reactions to all the news on Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad, Justice League: #TheSnyderCut, The Flash, The Batman, and more from DC's storied multiverse history! Joining Cholo in this episode …

Singer-songwriter Issa Rodriguez visits the pod as she and Cholo talk about her music industry journey, tips on becoming a songwriter, her latest single "Wag" and social media bashing, issues on musicians vs. "artista kids," integrating faith into music and life, and more! Stream "Wag" by Issa Rodriguez: https://backl.ink/142631620 Follow Issa on s…

'YER A 40 YEAR OLD WIZARD, HARRY! We take a trip to the Wizarding World as the pod squad celebrates the 40th Birthday of the Boy Who Lived - Harry Potter! It's a special POP!corn with Paula(!) episode, as Chief Potterhead Paula Molina takes the broomstick from Cholo and leads the discussion about all things Wizarding World, celebrating what makes t…

Take another [mostly underwhelming] trip back to the Werk Room as we look back at RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 5 - find out who our bets were for the crown, thoughts and reactions to the new format and Lip Sync "Assassins," a mini-fashion review, and more! Joining Cholo in this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Arby Cuevas, and Paula Molina. F…