Tamang Usapan

A Filipino podcast exploring the intersections of culture, philosophy, and the mundane. Intellectual conversations for the curious mind.

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Usapang SSPX Episcopal Consecrations 2026

The upcoming consecrations by the Society of St. Pius X mark a pivotal moment in the Church’s ongoing struggles with authority, legitimacy, and tradition. Are they a desperate leap toward reclaiming lost roots or a dangerous shift that could deepen divisions within…

Usapang St. Josemaría Escrivá and Opus Dei

This episode dives into the profound teachings of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, illustrating that holiness is attainable even in a chaos-filled world. With special guest Father Mark Sese, we explore how ordinary lives can be transformed into extraordinary calls for…

Usapang Magnifica Humanitas

Episode summary Most of us think technology, especially AI, is a neutral tool—either good or bad depending on how we use it. But what if the real issue lies in who controls it, and why? Pope Leo XIV’s groundbreaking encyclical Magnifica Humanitas challenges us to see…

Usapang Pilipinas

We close our almost two months of Filipino themed episodes with this episode na almost in celebration of the Philippine Independence Day. Sa episode na ito, we talk about the future of the country. May pag-asa pa ba tayo as a nation? Given our current political…

Usapang Pelikulang Pilipino

Most Filipino films reveal something deeper about our collective identity—surfacing a complex mix of resilience, trauma, and cultural pride. Pero gaano nga ba katotoo ang mga ito sa ating pagkatao, at ano ang sinasabi nila tungkol sa ating kasaysayan, values, at…

Usapang Pulitika: Bakit mga gago (ang karamihan) ang mga pulitikong Pilipino?

Many Filipinos wonder: how did our political landscape turn into what it is today? From the rise of personality politics to the deep-rooted corruption and flawed electoral systems, this episode uncovers the silent evolution that has led the Philippines to its current…

Usapang Pilosopiyang Pilipino at Pamimilosopiya sa Pilipinas with Prof. Lorenzo Bandillon

Sinamahan tayo ni Prof. Lorenzo Bandillon ng Cavite State University sa episode na ito para pag-usapan kung meron nga ba talagang “Pilosopiyang Pilipino” at kung meron, eh anong hitsura nito? Tatalakayin natin ang puso ng kultural at pilosopikal na identidad ng…

Usapang Separation of Church and State

Most Filipinos instinctively prioritize small victories over big societal change, but what if our obsession with “little things” is actually holding us back from genuine progress? Surprisingly, the roots of our collective identity, shaped by history, religion, and…

Usapang Filipino Colonial Heritage with Janssen Jutic

In this episode, social studies teacher-to-be Janssen Jutic joins us to discuss about our Filipino identity through our colonial heritage. Forget everything you’ve been told about Filipino identity—this episode challenges the conventional narrative and dives deep into…

Usapang Heritage of Smallness with Luke Brofar and Lebron Xyler Dy

In this episode, Doc Luke joins us again with a new tropa, Lebron Xyler Dy, and together with your professional ranters, Lennon and Russel, they discuss National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquín’s essay on “A heritage of smallness”. Bakit nga ba mahilig tayong mga…

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Pod?

Isang podcast nina Lennon at Russel: dalawang matagal nang magkaibigan na pinag-uusapan ang pilosopiya, teolohiya, kultura, at pulitika nang tapat, nang malalim, at paminsan-minsan, nang walang preno.

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Miniseries

Christology Miniseries

Who is Jesus?

Christology miniseries | 6 episodes

Vatican II

History and Documents | 6 episodes

Usapang Pilosopo

Lives and Thoughts | On-going

First Circumnavigation

1st Circumnavigation of the World

3 episodes

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Lennon and Russel
Ann Mare
Jerome Ypulong

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