From Conducting a Jeepney to Tattooing Celebrities with Boots Brandon Pajaganas of Redeemed Tattoo

From Conducting a Jeepney to Tattooing Celebrities with Boots Brandon Pajaganas of Redeemed Tattoo

One of my personal joys of this podcast is to reconnect with old friends and learn more about what they went through in their craft as well as their life. I first met Boots Brandon Pajaganas years ago. He used to invite our band, Rescue a Hero, to play music for skate events. Back in…

Funeral for a Prince with Mark Deutsch of Happy Garaje

Funeral for a Prince with Mark Deutsch of Happy Garaje

Every time we’ve had an interview, I’ve always come out of the experience surprised. I always forget that every creative, even the ones I admire, experiences trials and tribulations. I mistakenly assume a fully formed creative outfit. More often than not, this is never the case. The journey of most is filled with ups and…

11 Ugly Things About Cebu

11 Ugly Things About Cebu

Before anything else, let me tell you beforehand: things are about to get ugly. Cebu is our beloved home; it’s got the most beautiful beaches, the tastiest lechon and the crunchiest ngohiong. Our cultural foundation is rock-solid. We get that. There’s no denying that we’re an island of natural beauty and beautiful people. But like any other…