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Usapang Vatican II: Dei Verbum
In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore Dei Verbum—the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation of Vatican II. We dive into the dramatic debates behind the document, the rejection of the first draft (De Fontibus Revelationis), and how John XXIII’s intervention...
Usapang Vatican II: Sacrosanctum Concilium with Doc Luke Brofar
Lennon and Russel are joined by Doc Luke and together they dive into the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium — ang unang dokumentong na-approve ng Vatican II. We trace the story from the Liturgical Movement bago pa ang Council, the debates...
Usapang Vatican II: The History of the Council
“Bakit ba big deal ang Vatican II?” Yan ang tanong na sasagutin natin sa unang episode ng ating mini-series tungkol sa Second Vatican Council. Sa episode na ito, sina Lennon at Russel ay magdadala sa atin sa isang kwento ng sorpresa, debate, at pagbabago: 📅 Paano nga...
Usapang Burnout Society with Byung-Chul Han and Ann Mare
Sa episode na ito, sina Lennon at Russel ay sumisid sa ideya ng Burnout Society mula kay Byung-Chul Han. Bakit nga ba kahit mas “free” at mas maraming opportunities ngayon, mas marami rin ang pagod, anxious, at depressed? Paano nakatali dito ang myth of rags-to-riches...
Usapang wika at liturhiya
Buwan ng wika ang Agosto, kaya naman heto na ang aming "token" episode para sa pagdiriwang na ito, parang mga paganap sa mga paaralan na tuwing Agosto lang nagiging mahalaga ang Filipino. Sa episode na ito, tatalakayin nina Lennon at Russel ang wikang Tagalog sa...
Usapang pilosopo: Jürgen Habermas and the Ideal Speech Situation (Can We Ever Talk Freely?)
In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore the life and thought of Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century. We unpack his famous concept of the Ideal Speech Situation (ISS), where truth, fairness, sincerity, and equality guide...
Usapang Gender and Society with Prof. Joyce Fungo
May nagbabalik! One of our favorite guests and professors, Doc Joyce Fungo joins us in this episode to discuss a very important yet sometimes misunderstood topic: Gender and Society. Ano nga ba ang gender? And, why is it important to be discussed in public, especially...
Usapang Mabait vs. Mabuti: Utilitarian Mindset vs. Virtue Ethics in the Filipino Context
In this episode, Lennon and Russel explore a question that hits deep in the Filipino psyche: “Mabait ka ba o mabuti?” They dive into the cultural bias toward being “nice” and conflict-averse, and challenge listeners to think more deeply about moral courage, virtue...
Usapang Ghosting
Nagmahal. Nasaktan. Nawala bigla. In this episode of your favorite background noise, Lennon and Russel dive into the painful but common experience of ghosting—when someone suddenly cuts off communication without explanation. Whether romantic, friendly, or even within...