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Author: Naveen Ganglani
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Latest discussions on all things sports and pop culture -- hosted by Naveen Ganglani, Senior Editor of ALL-STAR Magazine. Enjoy in-depth analysis, exclusive interviews, and breaking news in the world of sports (with focus on basketball) plus reviews, anticipation, and celebration of the magical happenings in TV, music film, gaming, and more.
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What a wild day for college basketball in the Philippines. Navs is joined by the TNE crew to unpack Janti Miller's "decision" of picking La Salle after leaving San Beda, Mark Belmonte's choice to leave UP for the NCAA, and recent studs in the UAAP joining the MPBL. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN Orr enter referral code: NAVEEN
Ryu Policarpio, the Director of the San Beda Boosters Club, Director of the San Beda Season Pass Holders Program, and one of the Administrators of Tunay Kang Bedista, the largest closed group bedan community in Facebook, joins Navs to discuss where the conversations are in terms of San Beda joining the UAAP.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
It's a big episode for The Navs Effect podcast: for the first time, the new official "regulars" of the show are together: Navs, Vik, Karl, and Paolo to discuss which from Kieffer Alas' three UAAP options should he go to if he comes home, followed by a draft of who we think should be NBA All-Stars this season.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
San Beda Red Lions legend Yukien Andrada comes on the podcast to chat with Navs, Paolo, and Vik about his team's recent run to the title, the adjustments he's making to fit in the PBA, and stories about teammates Janti Miller and Jacob Cortez.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here:https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
New Phoenix Fuelmasters head coach Charles Tiu joins the podcast to discuss his new head coaching gig in the PBA, how he'll balance that with his current job as the head coach of the CSB Blazers in the NCAA, and roster changes he plans to make for both teams. This episode is in partnership with Daily Fantasy.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
It didn't take long for drama to unfold in the college basketball scene after the holidays ended. Janti Miller has departed the Red Lions' den. Precious Momowei has left UE... but did he want to? We'll unpack both topics plus more. Vikash Gidwani and Paolo Perez join the show.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
The Navs Effect Podcast goes live following Wednesday's PBA Semifinals action to react to the happenings of the games, followed by some college basketball talk. Karl Batungbacal returns to the show and so does another guest who isn't shy to give his hot takes.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
Forthsky Padrigao joins The Navs Effect pod to go through his final season with UST, the Final 4 matchup against UP, how he almost became a Fighting Maroon, his learnings from an eventful UAAP career, and his prospects moving forward. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
The UAAP men's basketball season might be done but the offseason is here. Player movement? Changes to team leadership? Tons to unpack! We've got a superb collaboration between The Navs Effect, Boleros, and 6th Man Podcast for this episode.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
The first podcast episode of 2026 is out!Rey Dela Cruz of Reyview returns to discuss the conclusion of Stanger Things and the latest release in James Cameron's Avatar film series: Fire and Ash.We unpack a lot of topics, including controversial ones, in this episode. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
Strength and Conditioning coaches Migs Aytona and Gelo Vito of the De La Salle Green Archers joins Navs to discuss the challenges and step towards building the team's standout student-athletes into championship-caliber performers.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
CSB Blazers and Basketball Analyst Charles Tiu joins Navs to discuss the recent UAAP Finals, his Blazers' road to championship dreams, and the growth of fantasy sports.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
DLSU wins the trilogy. Join Naveen as he looks at the happenings of Game 3 and what this championship means for the Green Archers.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
Naveen Ganglani is joined by Karl Batungbacal to recap an eventful game 2 of the UAAP men's basketball finals: how did UP tie the series? How key was Gerry Abadiano and the other guys stepping up? Did La Salle blow a chance to end this series early, or did the Fighting Maroons grab the victory away from them? Also: other sporting happenings as of late.Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
Naveen Ganglani is joined by former UAAP champion Zavier Lucero to discuss UP's chances of mounting a comeback in the UAAP Finals, how La Salle managed to come away victorious in Game 1, and reactions to his initial Finals prediction. Join Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prizes here: https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
The podcast is back! Karl Batungbacal comes on to discus Game 1 of the UAAP Finals, including Jacob Cortez and Harold Alarcon's electrifying performances, Luis Pablo stepping up when his team needed it, and other standouts who need to do better moving forward. Also: we play a fun draft game later on in the episode, so stay tuned the entire way!A big thank you to our friends at Cooper's Coffee Haus & Daily FantasyYou’ve been invited to lead your own Fantasy Sports team in Daily Fantasy! Click this link to accept the invitation and get 100 Rubies 🎁 (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
How did DLSU take care of business against NU? What were key takeaways from another epic UP vs. UST battle? How will we remember the Growling Tigers' departing players? Is Coach Gold entering the UAAP coaches GOAT convo in the Final Four era? Discussed in this episode.Lead your own Fantasy Sports team in Daily Fantasy and get the chance to win big prices! Click this link to accept the invitation and get 100 Rubies 🎁 (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
It's time for the UAAP Final Four! I'm joined by Karl and Simoun to tackle important questions entering the two series we have coming up: DLSU vs. NU & UP vs. UST. Who comes out on top? What could determine this season's finalists? Click this link to join Daily Fantasy (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
In this solo episode, I break down the biggest storylines in the UAAP today, starting with La Salle’s big win over Ateneo to clinch a Final 4 spot.We discuss:– Jacob Cortez’s big-time performance– Michael Phillips’ impact and effort– The key turning points that decided the game– What’s next for Ateneo after major departures– Why FEU may be one of the deadliest teams in the coming years– Janrey Pasaol’s MVP season and what it meansFollow The Navs Effect for weekly UAAP insights, game breakdowns, and inside analysis.You’ve been invited to lead your own Fantasy Sports team in Daily Fantasy! Click this link to accept the invitation and get 100 Rubies 🎁 (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN
In this solo episode, I break down every Final 4 scenario in the UAAP as Wednesday’s key games reshape the standings.We also take a closer look at:– DLSU’s big win over UP – Ateneo’s elimination victory vs Adamson– UST’s huge win over NU to clinch a ticket to the Final Four– Which teams now control their destiny — and which ones need helpYou’ve been invited to lead your own Fantasy Sports team in Daily Fantasy! Click this link to accept the invitation and get 100 Rubies 🎁 (+100 Coins after completing KYC): https://laki.playdailyfantasy.com/?invitation-code=NAVEEN or enter referral code: NAVEEN









