The Class Clown Podcast With Chino Liao

Comic book writer and comedian Josel Nicolas talks to Chino about how he fell back into wrestling, who introduced him to it, and why it reminds him of his late father. He also talks about dealing with loss, talking about tragedy in comedy, and how comedy allows him to deal with these things. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with mental health and loss of parents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Chino welcomes chef and entrepreneur Nathan Mounayer! Nathan, an avid foodie, talks about how he got his start in the hospitality industry, where he draws his inspiration from, and how he wants to bring Middle Eastern cuisine to the forefront. He also talks about tackling stereotypes in Middle Eastern cuisine, the success of his restaurant Meshwe, and how they've used this success to support stand up comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Real-life architects and stand up comedians Richard Tan and Juan Paolo join Chino this week to build a foundation of comedy. They talk about how they fell into this field, the many challenges they face, and the different disciplines involved. They also talk about how their world coincides with comedy and how their styles have influenced both their stand up architecture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former brand manager and current podcaster, mother, and stand-up comedienne Diana Aaron Ong joins Chino this week. Chino talks to Di about her past life in the corporate world, how she transitioned into their family business, and how she pivoted into comedy. She also talks about marketing herself as a comedian, how those two worlds intersect, and how comedy has changed her perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Budding stand up comedian and full time leatherworker Migo Morales joins Chino on the podcast. Migo talks to Chino about how he entered the soft goods market, what inspired him to change careers, and what he does with his new company, Soul Flower Co. He also talks about his experience with stand up and how his two worlds coexist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long time comedy fan and open micer Marco Gutang joins Chino this week. He talks about his signature laugh, how he's developed it, and what his family thinks of his boisterous laughter. He also talks about his career as a peace educator, his diverse background, and how he uses these as material for stand-up comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the rising stars of comedy, Judd Gregorio joins Chino to talk about his former life as a banker. He talks to him about how he found that career, why he chose to be a banker, and what his officemates think of his life as a comedian. He also talks about transitioning to a different industry, how comedy affected that choice, and how comedy changed his life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino is joined by writer, journalist, and stand up comedienne Marguerite Alcazaren De Leon to talk about writing. They talk about why she got into stand up, the differences of writing long form and jokes, and the many things she was surprised (and not surprised) to learn about in the world of comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino's second guest for the season is triathlete and civil engineer Lawrence Vivar. Lawrence talks about his background as a civil engineer, how that crosses over with stand up comedy and how his creative side is unlocked whenever he does comedy. He also talks about his other passion: triathlons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The KoolPals' Muman Reyes joins Chino for the season opener to talk about his new career as an artist. He talks about how he started, where he gets his ideas from, and people who actually by his pieces. He also talks about his creative process, his future plans as an artist, and makes fun of Chino along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino is back and takes some time to explain to people where he's been, why he's been gone for so long, and what he has in store for this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino is hard at work on Season 4 but before that, he'll give you an update on what he's been up to the past few months and what Season 4 has in-store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internationally traveled comedian Steve-o Joslin joins Chino to talk about how he got started on his stand up journey. He talks about the pros and cons of constantly moving, the differences in performing in different countries, and the kinds of connections he forms despite constantly moving. He also tells the story of how he became a Romanian celebrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rapper, musician, and all-around badass BATAS joins Chino this week! He talks about how he started in rap and how he got involved with FlipTop. They also dive deep into FlipTop battle strategy, how the league has evolved, and his advice for new rappers who want to give it a shot. He also talks about getting into other genres of music, why he loves art, and the parallels of stand-up and the rap game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino is very honored to welcome 5x Driver of the Year and Manila Standard Motoring Editor, Milo Rivera. They talk about the rise in popularity of motorsports as well as the many misconceptions that surround it. They talk about the competitive aspects of the sport, the car culture in the country, and what it's like for a race car driver to drive in real life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino welcomes up and coming comedian Leland Lim as they talk about his stand up journey, how he got into comedy, and his series Mahirap Magpatawa: A Stand-Up Experience on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, singer, and host Reb Atadero drops by the podcast to talk with Chino! They talk about his love of performing and history and how those two worlds coincide. They also talk about the pros and cons of Tik-Tok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino welcomes comedian and tea purveyor Jesse Appell! Jesse is an American comedian who lived in Beijing for nearly a decade and Chino talks to him about his start in the Chinese stand up scene, how he discovered Chinese Cross Talk Comedy, what the differences are between stand up and Cross Talk, and how he got into the tea trade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino is joined by a man who wears many hats in Pat Jamlang. Pat, who is a former radio DJ and now an entrepreneur and Brazillian jiu-jitsu teacher talks to Chino about how he found the sport, what brought him to it, how hard the early days of MMA were in the country, and the different styles he uses to teach people from all walks of life. He also talks to Chino how BJJ permeates all aspects of his life and how he uses what he learned to navigate life. Like what you hear on the pod? Support Chino when you shop at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links to Shopee, Lazada, and Amazon can be found at linktr.ee/chinosupersized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chino welcomes some of the faces behind the Instagram page, @wethepvblic. Chino speaks with Lead Producer Gelo about the importance of keeping the youth informed, combatting misinformation, and re-establishing We The Pvblic as a content creation brand. Content Producer Alexis talks about the importance of covering taboo issues on their page, and Multimedia Artist Ysa discusses some of the hurdles they've had to go through in terms of content creation. The team also talks about being there for the fallout of the 2022 national elections and helping the youth cope during these trying times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.