The year 2025 has really seen the rise of some of the most exciting podcasts in the country — and 2026 seems to be no different. Last year marked the emergence of new podcast series, and many people developed a greater appreciation for some of the older ones. Whether as background noise or pure entertainment on a random, boring day, podcasts are definitely something we can’t help but tune into. Combine them with Filipino humor, and you’re guaranteed a wild, entertaining listening experience!

As 2026 officially dawns, we’re looking back at some of the beloved podcasts from last year that are sure to remain staples as the new year progresses. Below are some of the popular podcast series in the country, which continue to captivate listeners nationwide with their engaging conversations, relatable stories, and signature Filipino humor.

Think Talk Tea

Hosted by "Ma’am Chief: Shakedown in Seoul" Director Kring Kim, Think Talk Tea explores interesting topics under the sun. From paranormal encounters and more serious subjects, such as neurodiversity, to human-interest stories, the podcast has been piquing audience interest with its diverse array of stories.

Think Talk Tea has only one mission in mind: to spill the tea. But it’s more than just chismis (gossip). It is a space for open, thoughtful conversations, with topics ranging from practical mental health tips and revelations about celebrity life to the life of an embalmer, working abroad, witchcraft, tarot readings, and so much more.

Tune in to Think Talk Tea on YouTube.

Yani’s Room

Yani’s Room, by content creator Yani Villarosa (also known as Yanihatesu), is a podcast for chronically online folks, tackling topics often seen online, Pinoy pop culture, and sometimes even deep, profound ones. If there’s one way to describe Yani, it’s that she has always been the funny one — and her podcast has no shortage of humor. But she can also be serious from time to time.

Yani’s Room, in every sense of the word, is a podcast for Gen Zs, though millennials are, of course, also welcome. She sometimes flies solo in certain episodes and is at other times joined by special guests, including the likes of AC Soriano, Maki, Maris Racal, Marvin Agustin, and Jolina Magdangal.

Catch Yani as she tackles some of the most random topics that will surely resonate with Filipino audiences on YouTube and Spotify.

Chicks 2 Go

Chicks 2 Go, hosted by content creators Hershey Neri and Ashley Rivera, is something we initially didn’t think of ordering — but one we got, and gratefully so. The podcast is a mix of everything, from daily life and relationships to friendships, adulting, and dating tips, with humor on the side. Loads of it!

While Chicks 2 Go is full of fun and laughter, it’s also a podcast with substance. The icing on the cake is, of course, the two hilarious hosts, who bring their humor and charm to every conversation, making even more serious topics a little bit lighter.

New episodes of Chicks 2 Go are available every Wednesday on Spotify.

Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast

Hosted by television host and writer Bianca Gonzalez, Paano Ba ‘To (which simply means How in English) takes a more serious route than the first three entries, and even the last two. But that doesn’t make it any less fun, as the host explores some of the most asked questions about life, including dealing with holiday blues, career challenges, juggling work and personal life, adulting, motherhood, and more.

Gonzales delves into thoughtful and insightful conversations with special guests such as Manny Jacinto, The Juans, Coco Martin, Belle Mariano, Enchong Dee, Shuvee Etrata, Mika Salamanca, and many more.

Get those life questions answered with Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast, available on YouTube and Spotify.

Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast

Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast (translated to The Pointless Podcast in English) doesn’t quite live up to its name, but we understand why it’s called that. The podcast never really strays away from humor, though you might gain a few insights along the way. Hosted by filmmakers Antoinette Jadaone ("Sunshine") and JP Habac ("I’m Drunk, I Love You"), the show invites listeners into random conversations with their guests as they tackle love, heartbreak, personal experiences, and sometimes even pointless (but deeply relatable) things.

Some of the guests so far include content creators, A-listers, and relevant personalities such as Nadine Lustre, Sassa Gurl, Vice Ganda, Angelica Panganiban, Petersen Vargas, Angeline Quinto, Brigiding, Nathalie Hart, Morissette Amon, Tony Labrusca, and Lav Diaz, among others.

Episodes are available on YouTube (called Ang Walang Kwentang Channel) and Spotify.

Dogshow Divas

You really can’t fault a podcast named Dogshow Divas for being chaotic and bordering on brain-rot. That’s what the podcast is all about, after all — yet somehow, everything just makes sense. Named after the Filipino slang word “dogshow,” which means mockery with no harmful intent, the podcast led by hosts Baus Rufo and Macoy Dubs is sometimes devoid of any sense, but one we can fully relate to in a weird, slightly unhinged way.

It’s a podcast where the hosts tackle memes, lifestyle, pop culture, corporate life, and just about any topic possible. One moment, they’re talking about retail brand Genevieve Gozum, and the next, they’re fan-casting a Filipino adaptation of "Powerpuff Girls" (we know it’s not going to happen, but it’s fun to think about). Dog Show Divas is a relatively new podcast, but it took the internet by storm almost overnight, amassing over 90,000 subscribers as of this writing. We can say for sure that Baus and Macoy have made it. It’s giving icons!

We know this dynamic duo is just here to dogshow us. But does that make us willing victims? Get ready to have your brain chemistry altered with Dog Show Divas, available on YouTube and Spotify.