Tipsy Friday (Podcast)

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  1. Aug 28

    Why Do Smart People Believe Fake News?

    Episode 65: Why Do Smart People Believe Fake News? Why do intelligent, educated, and seemingly rational people sometimes believe and share fake news? In this episode of Tipsy Friday, we take a deeper look at how the human mind processes information—and why intelligence alone does not make us immune to misinformation. We begin with a simple but important question: What does it really mean to be “smart”? Knowledge, intelligence, critical thinking, wisdom, and good judgment may sound similar, but they are not exactly the same thing. We explore confirmation bias, motivated reasoning, emotional reactions, familiarity, identity, and social-media behavior—and how these can influence the way we interpret information. More importantly, we look at the broader consequences of misinformation—not only for individuals, but for public opinion, elections, government trust, social conflict, public policy, and democracy. The goal isn't to label people as “stupid” for believing something false. The goal is to understand why we believe what we believe—and whether we are genuinely seeking the truth or simply defending what we already want to believe. Because sometimes, being intelligent isn't enough. We also need intellectual humility.

  2. Aug 21

    Why do we keep flooding despite billions of pesos spent on flood control?

    Episode 64: Why do we keep flooding despite billions of pesos spent on flood control? Every rainy season, we ask the same question: Why do we keep flooding despite billions of pesos spent on flood control? In this episode of Tipsy Friday, we look beyond the rain and ask what else is happening—from urbanization and clogged waterways to deforestation, climate change, and governance. Flood control isn't just about building bigger canals or higher walls. It's also about planning, maintenance, environmental protection, and accountability. Because floods are part of nature—but whether they become disasters also depends on the choices we make. Kumusta mga 'Tol?! 😎 Let's look at this from a different perspective. #TipsyFriday #FloodControl #Philippines #GoodGovernance #climatechange FAIR USE:*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

  3. 08/18/2025

    #63 Gun Control, Anger Issues, and Human Trafficking: My reaction on Trigger.

    #tipsyfriday #tagalog #stories#netflix #kdrama In this episode, I share my reaction to the Korean series Trigger, starring Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang, directed by Kwon Oh-seung. The story explores what happens when South Korea—known for strict gun control—suddenly faces a flood of illegal firearms. 👉 Why is this relevant to us in the Philippines? - Gun ownership and loose firearms issues- Road rage and anger problems that sometimes end in violence - Human trafficking and social exploitation - The importance of strong law enforcementTrailer Courtesy:Trigger | Official Trailer | Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JUx8MqpRuM Subscribe to Netflix K-Content: https://bit.ly/2IiIXqVFollow Netflix K-Content on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @netflixkcontent FAIR USE:*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

    #63 Gun Control, Anger Issues, and Human Trafficking: My reaction on Trigger.

  4. 08/18/2025

    #62 Netflix Special Series: UNTAMED Review with reflection in the Philippine setup.

    #tipsyfriday #tagalog #stories #movie #moviereview #netflix After watching Untamed, I didn’t just see a crime thriller—I saw a reflection of the very struggles we live through as Filipinos, as public servants, as fathers, and as broken people trying to do what’s right.The series centers on a death in Yosemite National Park—but as the story unfolds, mas lumalim ang tinatalakay: hidden truths, abuse of power, grief, and the quiet kind of healing we rarely talk about.

    #62 Netflix Special Series: UNTAMED Review with reflection in the Philippine setup.

  5. 06/27/2025

    #61 The Road to MBA: Worth It Ba? | Kwento ni Nel Castillo, MBA Graduate

    #tipsyfriday #tagalog #stories #podcast #tips #mba #mastersdegree Sa episode na ito ng Tipsy Friday Podcast, makakasama natin si Nel Castillo, isang working dad, public servant, at MBA graduate ng 2024. Kwento niya kung paano niya pinagsabay ang trabaho, pamilya, at pag-aaral bilang former OFW — at kung worth it ba talaga ang mag-Master’s in Business Administration. Pinag-usapan namin dito ang mga sumusunod: ✔️ Bakit niya piniling mag-MBA ✔️ Paano niya napili ang school ✔️ Mga sakripisyo at challenges ✔️ Tips para sa mga gustong mag-MBA ✔️ At ang mga plano niya matapos grumadweyt. 🎯 Tapusin ang episode kung iniisip mo ring mag-MBA o nasa kalagitnaan ka na ng journey. Baka ito na ang sagot sa mga tanong mo. Episode chapters: (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:03:59) - Nel OFW background (00:07:00) - New Marketing and Sales Tips/Strategies (00:14:00) - Projecting clients as you are their consultant (00:17:00) - MBA inspiration (00:20:00) - MBA Journey in Calamba, Laguna (00:27:00) - Dream board (00:34:00) - Wala ng atrasan to! (00:41:00) - about thesis and reading techniques (00:58:00) - kailangan tapusin kahit anong mangyari and defense experience (01:13:00) - relevance of MBA in todays' society (01:15:00) - Tips sa mga gustong kumuha ng MBA at dun sa mga malapit ng sumuko!(01:21:00) - Saan pwedeng ma-follow si idol Nel Castillo Follow Nel Castillo, MBA on: 👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josearnelcastillo 👉 Nel's Post: https://nelspost.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-to-define-your-own-success.html 👉 Coopflix: https://bit.ly/vafirmCoopFlix 📢 Follow Tipsy Friday sa: 👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1pZw13PH1QTYDfgLBKeqGN?si=08b36f96bc68443c👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tipsyfridaypodcast/ FAIR USE:*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

  6. 06/22/2025

    #60 Pagninilay sa Pelikulang Green Bones

    #tipsyfriday #tagalog #stories #movie #moviereview #greenbonesGreen Bones Movie Reflection. FAIR USE:*Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. All rights belong to their respective owners.

  7. 06/06/2025

    Ang Karumal dumal na Pagpat*y sa Maguad Siblings | EPISODE 59

    Noong 2021, yumanig sa buong bansa ang kaso ng Maguad siblings—dalawang estudyanteng pinatay sa loob mismo ng kanilang tahanan. Pero ang mas nakakagimbal? Ang pangunahing suspek: ang sarili nilang "ampon" na si Janice.Sa episode na ito ng Tipsy Friday Podcast, tatalakayin natin ang buong kasaysayan ng krimen, ang imbestigasyon, at ang hatol ng korte. Hihimayin natin ang papel ng pamilya, lipunan, at gobyerno sa paghubog ng kabataan—at paano natin maiiwasan ang ganitong trahedya sa ating komunidad.#tipsyfriday #tagalog #stories #documentaries #truevents #mmk #maguadsiblings #orphan #truecrimecommunity #tagalogstories

    Ang Karumal dumal na Pagpat*y sa Maguad Siblings | EPISODE 59

  8. 05/28/2025

    Paano Naging Isang Kilalang Rebolusyonaryo si CHE GUEVARA | EP58

    Sa episode na ito ng Tipsy Friday Podcast, tatalakayin natin ang kwento ni Che Guevara—paano siya naging doktor, paano siya namulat sa kahirapan at pang-aapi, at bakit siya sumali sa rebolusyon. Paghahambingin din natin ang laban niya noon sa mga isyung kinahaharap ng Pilipinas ngayon, gaya ng pang-aapi ng mga dayuhan at pagnanakaw sa ating mga likas na yaman. Alamin kung paano natin maiuugnay ang diwa ng pakikibaka ni Che sa ating buhay bilang mga Pilipino.

    Paano Naging Isang Kilalang Rebolusyonaryo si CHE GUEVARA | EP58
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  • Creator
    Tipsy Friday
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
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