Random Pinoy Geek

October 10, 2026Random Pinoy Geek Podcast – A Geek Podcast from ManilaEpisode 150: Josh PlaysThe Random Pinoy Geek Podcast is a Manila-based geek podcast where we talk about geek culture, fandom debates, tabletop games, anime, and trending topics from a Filipino perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Josh from Josh Plays, a Filipino board game designer showcasing his original tabletop games at the Asian Board Game Festival Philippines 2026. From discussing favorite board game genres and mechanics to exploring Josh's original card games and the connection between martial arts and game design, we geek out about what makes games fun, engaging, and worth playing.If you're looking for a geek podcast that captures real conversations, board game design, tabletop gaming, game mechanics, and Filipino geek culture, this episode offers a look into the creative process behind developing original games.Topics discussed in this episode:Favorite Board Game Styles and Genres [03:25](What makes a board game enjoyable? We discuss our favorite game styles and mechanics, from elegant game design and deck-building to engine-building and strategy games, exploring how different gameplay experiences appeal to different players.)Josh Plays and His Original Board Games [19:53](What goes into creating an original board game? Josh introduces his card game prototypes, including Plus One Minus One and Match Match, and shares how he develops interesting mechanics, chooses themes, considers his target audience, and uses playtesting to make his games more enjoyable.)Martial Arts and Game Design [35:45](What do martial arts and board games have in common? Josh shares his experience teaching Filipino martial arts and explains how understanding techniques, rules, timing, and strategy influences his approach to game design and teaching players.)If you enjoy this geek podcast, please follow Random Pinoy Geek Podcast and share this Manila podcast with a fellow geek.Episodify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.episodify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jralagao⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us, send us an email at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord community if you want to have similar discussions with your fellow geeks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/zqBk3G6pqz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want more similar content? Follow our accounts on other platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dragonculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/t4c_dragon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573983420864⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/the4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

September 30, 2026Random Pinoy Geek Podcast – A Geek Podcast from ManilaEpisode 149: Cokorda AgungThe Random Pinoy Geek Podcast is a Manila-based geek podcast where we talk about geek culture, fandom debates, tabletop games, anime, and trending topics from a Filipino perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Cokorda, also known as AJ, a board game content creator from Indonesia. From debating the real rules of Uno and exploring different versions of the classic card game to Legacy Board Games, King of Tokyo, kaiju, and Indonesian influences in pop culture, we geek out about tabletop gaming and the games and monsters that bring fans together.If you're looking for a geek podcast that captures real conversations, board games, tabletop gaming, kaiju, and Southeast Asian geek culture, this episode delivers another fun discussion in true geekcentric podcast style.Topics discussed in this episode:Cokorda Agung and the Real Rules of Uno [00:23](How did Cokorda Agung become a board game content creator? AJ talks about creating short-form board game content in Indonesia, why his videos about the actual rules of Uno get people talking, and the many different ways people have been playing the classic card game.)Legacy Board Games [16:52](What makes a Legacy Board Game different from a regular tabletop game? We talk about games that permanently change as you play, ripping cards, adding stickers, carrying decisions between sessions, and AJ's experiences with games like Ticket to Ride Legacy and Pandemic Legacy.)Kaiju and Favorite Movie Monsters [31:16](What are our favorite giant monsters from movies and games? A conversation inspired by King of Tokyo leads into Mothra, Godzilla, kaiju, Indonesian and Balinese influences in Japanese pop culture, and even some unusual monsters and ghost stories.)If you enjoy this geek podcast, please follow Random Pinoy Geek Podcast and share this Manila podcast with a fellow geek.Episodify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.episodify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jralagao⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us, send us an email at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord community if you want to have similar discussions with your fellow geeks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/zqBk3G6pqz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want more similar content? Follow our accounts on other platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dragonculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/t4c_dragon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573983420864⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/the4⁠⁠⁠⁠

September 18, 2026Random Pinoy Geek Podcast – A Geek Podcast from ManilaEpisode 148: Ink SpireThe Random Pinoy Geek Podcast is a Manila-based geek podcast where we talk about geek culture, fandom debates, tabletop games, anime, and trending topics from a Filipino perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Mari from the team behind Ink Spire to talk about her experience as a student game developer and artist. From developing Ink Spire and participating in Global Game Jam to discussing how women are represented in video games and anime, we explore game development, art, and character design from the perspective of an aspiring game creator.If you're looking for a geek podcast that captures real conversations, indie game development, game jams, character design, and Filipino geek culture, this episode offers a look into the experiences of a young game developer in the Philippines.Topics discussed in this episode:Mari and the Making of Ink Spire [00:56](How did Mari and her friends get started making their own game? Mari introduces the team behind Ink Spire and talks about developing their 2D platformer, creating its pixel art and painted backgrounds, and her experience working as an artist and game developer while in college.)Global Game Jam [15:43](What is it like creating a game in just a couple of days? Mari explains how Global Game Jam works, from developers around the world working with the same theme to her experience creating games with more than a hundred participants at their local venue.)Women and Objectification in Games [32:12](Why are female characters so often objectified or underused in games and anime? Mari discusses the portrayal of women in gaming, including Lara Croft, and how female characters can be visually appealing while still being given meaningful stories, character development, and opportunities to show their strengths.)If you enjoy this geek podcast, please follow Random Pinoy Geek Podcast and share this Manila podcast with a fellow geek.Episodify⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.episodify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jralagao⁠⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us, send us an email at:⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord community if you want to have similar discussions with your fellow geeks:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/zqBk3G6pqz⁠⁠⁠⁠Want more similar content? Follow our accounts on other platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dragonculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/t4c_dragon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573983420864⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/the4⁠⁠⁠

September 13, 2026Random Pinoy Geek Podcast – A Geek Podcast from ManilaEpisode 147: More MikueFesThe Random Pinoy Geek Podcast is a Manila-based geek podcast where we talk about geek culture, fandom debates, tabletop games, anime, and trending topics from a Filipino perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Rozenkiss, one of the organizers behind MikuFes PH, to talk about her journey through the Filipino Vocaloid community. From the history and inspiration behind MikuFes PH to her experience as an Utaite and memorable interactions with fellow Hatsune Miku fans, we explore the music, creativity, and community that continue to bring Vocaloid fans together in the Philippines.If you're looking for a geek podcast that captures real conversations, Hatsune Miku, Vocaloid, Utaite culture, and Filipino geek culture, this episode delivers a fun look inside the local Miku community.Topics discussed in this episode:MikuFes PH [08:11](How did MikuFes PH come together? Rozenkiss shares the history behind the event, its connection to earlier Filipino Vocaloid gatherings like Vocal Fusion, and how her love for Vocaloid and the community eventually led to organizing a new gathering for Miku fans.)Utaite Industry [23:17](How did Rozenkiss get into the Utaite community? She shares her journey covering Vocaloid songs, the music that inspired her, and how songs like Servant of Evil and other story-driven Vocaloid tracks opened up a wider world of music and creative expression.)Miku Fan Interactions and Experiences [38:34](What is it like being part of the Hatsune Miku community? We talk about memorable interactions between Miku fans, first-time cosplayers inspired by Miku, fan performances, collectibles, and the shared experiences that bring the community together.)If you enjoy this geek podcast, please follow Random Pinoy Geek Podcast and share this Manila podcast with a fellow geek.Episodify⁠⁠⁠https://www.episodify.com/⁠⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jralagao⁠⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us, send us an email at:⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Join our Discord community if you want to have similar discussions with your fellow geeks:⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/zqBk3G6pqz⁠⁠⁠Want more similar content? Follow our accounts on other platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dragonculture⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/t4c_dragon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573983420864⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/the4⁠⁠

September 6, 2026Random Pinoy Geek Podcast – A Geek Podcast from ManilaEpisode 146: Hatsune Miku as JesusThe Random Pinoy Geek Podcast is a Manila-based geek podcast where we talk about geek culture, fandom debates, tabletop games, anime, and trending topics from a Filipino perspective.In this episode, we sit down with Tatsu from the Miku fan community to dive into the world of Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid. From the history of Vocaloid and how virtual singers like Miku became global pop culture icons to the experience of Miku Expo and the fan-created characters surrounding the Vocaloid community, we explore why Hatsune Miku continues to inspire music, art, memes, and an incredibly passionate fandom.If you're looking for a geek podcast that captures real conversations, Vocaloid, anime culture, and Filipino geek culture, this episode delivers thoughtful discussion in true geekcentric podcast style.Topics discussed in this episode:The World of Hatsune Miku and Vocaloid [04:48](How did Vocaloid go from voice synthesizer software to a worldwide music phenomenon? We explore the history of Vocaloid, the characters that came before Hatsune Miku, and how producers and fans helped shape the culture around virtual singers.)Miku Expo and the Hatsune Miku Concert Experience [20:11](What is it like seeing Hatsune Miku perform live? We talk about Miku Expo, the holographic concert experience, the live band, and why attending a Miku concert has become a dream for Vocaloid fans around the world.)Utaite and Vocaloid Covers [36:56](What is Utaite, and how does it connect to Vocaloid? We talk about singers who cover Vocaloid songs, the culture surrounding these performances, and how Vocaloid music reaches audiences beyond its original virtual singers.)If you enjoy this geek podcast, please follow Random Pinoy Geek Podcast and share this Manila podcast with a fellow geek.Episodify⁠⁠https://www.episodify.com/⁠⁠Paypal⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jralagao⁠⁠If you want to reach out to us, send us an email at:⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Join our Discord community if you want to have similar discussions with your fellow geeks:⁠⁠https://discord.gg/zqBk3G6pqz⁠⁠Want more similar content? Follow our accounts on other platforms:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dragonculture⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/t4c_dragon⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573983420864⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/the4⁠