🎃 WHAT'S GOING ON? We round up the latest happenings in the world of Pinoy Pop Culture in our October 2025 News Round-up (in Halloween costume!). Our P.O.P. (Points, Opinions, and Pasensya na kung Violent ang reactions) include Pinoy Big Brother Collab Edition 2.0, Quezon Movie Controversy, Mariah Carey's PH Concert, MMFF and QCinema 2025 line-up, Toni Fowler's podcast, the first Filipino Music Awards, and Emman Atienza's untimely passing. Plus, it's time to POP OFF! on the social media controversy: James Reid and Issa Pressman vs. the online world. Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Ken Galang, Kristofer Purnell, and Miggy Villanueva. Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://www.instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo 

🛎️ DING DING DING! 🛎️ It’s a new DING in the werk room as we welcome POP!corn’s inaugural (inaugural?!) extra special guest of the season: Drag Race Philippines Slaysian Royale winner and icon, Brigiding! Join the conversation on all things Slaysian Royale, her RuDemption journey towards winning the crown, having one of the best track records in Drag Race herstory, drag being political on the main stage, and all things Learning is the New Winning and Brigiding! 👑   Follow Brigiding! Instagram | https://instagram.com/brigiding House of Ding - Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/houseofding/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Brigidingdingding    Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo 

We’re keeping it 💯 on the land, the sea, and the sky as we discuss Taylor Swift’s latest album The Life of a Showgirl - our favorite tracks, thoughts on the eras we’ve missed on the show, and more! Plus our newest segment POP! Off featuring Maki’s TWICE concert standing controversy, and pop culture lightning round: Jessica Sanchez’s big win, Jisoo x Zayn, AI in music, and Cup of Joe’s long-running Multo at #1. Joining Cholo in this episode are co-hosts Aliyah, Boodie Lastimosa, Dani Sobreviñas, Franz Palisoc, and Jeanine.   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo 

Celebrating POP!corn's 100th episode with our return of the comeback: the requel! Join the all-star pod squad reunion as we discuss 2025 Comebacks from Superman, Fantastic Four: First Steps, IV OF SPADES, Lady Gaga's Mayhem, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition - and all the things we missed since we last aired! Joining Cholo in this episode are Dren Pavia, Emil Hofileña, Jer Capacillo, Kristofer Purnell, and Paula Molina.   Follow POP!corn & Cholo! Instagram: https://instagram.com/popcornwcholo https://instagram.com/ccsediaren TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@popcornwcholo https://www.tiktok.com/@ccsediaren  X: https://x.com/POPcornWCholo  https://x.com/ccsediaren  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@POPcornwCholo 

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 Pavia and Kristofer Purnell.

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, and all the exciting talks in the world of pop! Joining this episode are co-hosts Jeremiah Capacillo, Deany Cheng, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dana Olvina, and Kristofer Purnell.

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 Rojo

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 Tan Liwag, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell

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 Purnell

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 Kristofer Purnell

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, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell

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 this Music of 2021 episode! Joining Cholo on this episode are Jeremiah Capacillo, Emil Hofileña, Paula Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell

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 Selina Ablaza, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell

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 Online Concert! Joining Cholo on this episode are Maxine Cruz and Kristofer Purnell. Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert is happening on Dec 5, 2021 8PM - get your tickets now at Kuwaderno: A Ben&Ben Online Concert - KTX.

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.

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 Molina, Dren Pavia, and Kristofer Purnell.  

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 Purnell

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.

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: Jeremiah Capacillo, Maxine Cruz, Paula Molina, and Kristofer Purnell