Kiss My Mike

Feb 03 2025 96 ep. 39 mins 5
Kiss My Mike Podcast artwork

A podcast with a Gaysian flavor!

  Society & Culture  TV & Film  Arts
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


S6E2: The Best Movies of 2024

Feb 03 2025 50 mins  
Best Movies of 2024 Anora, Wicked, The Substance, Conclave, A Complete Unknown—these are just some of the critically acclaimed films from 2024! Check out the latest episode of Kiss My Mike, featuring special guest Charles Gray, a FilAm filmmaker based in California. We dive into our favorite movies and performances from last year, breaking down the most memorable cinematic moment

S6E1: 2025 Advocacies in support of LGBTQs, AANHPIs, and other minority groups

Jan 23 2025 20 mins  
A Call for AdvocacyI’ve always tried to steer clear of politics on my podcast and social media. But you know what? Staying silent isn’t an option anymore—not when policies are being set into motion that directly affect me as an LGBTQ+ Filipino American immigrant (and now, a proud U.S. citizen).CHECK OUT MY FIRST PODCAST FOR 2025: LGBTQ+ and AAPI ADVOCACIES.In this episode, I

S5E6: 2024 Year End Recap (Special Podcast Episode)

Dec 19 2024 23 mins  
2024 Year-End RECAP — Kiss My Mike Podcast! This year was a whirlwind of pop culture, movies, and major events — and I’m breaking it ALL down in my latest podcast episode! Watch the full video on YouTube and the audio on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite app! Here’s what I’m covering: The impact of AI on entertainment (and beyond!) The best movies of 2024 — and my person

S5E5: Filmmaking takeaways and advice to aspiring filmmakers

Sep 09 2024 3 mins  
🎙 New Podcast Episode! 🎬 I’m diving into my journey as a director for my latest short film, THE MANALOS. From preparation to embracing the creative process, here are my key takeaways. Whether you're a filmmaker or just curious, tune in to hear more! #FilmmakingJourney #PodcastEpisode #TheManalos #DirectorLife #CreativeProcess #IndieFilm #BehindTheScenes

S5E4: The Power of Storytelling with Kristine Gerolaga (Sundance Labs Alum, Writer, Filmmaker)

Mar 19 2024 33 mins  
Check out this new podcast episode featuring Writer/Filmmaker: KRISTINE GEROLAGA! Kristine Gerolaga is a Filipina American filmmaker and actor. Her work has been featured on ATTN:, Amazon Fire TV, ALTER, Shudder, Fangoria, Rappler, and Vulture. Her short films were finalists for the TIFFxInstagram Shorts Fest and Justin Lin's Interpretations 2.0 Asian American Filmmaker Initiative.

S5E3: Rommel Rojas (LA-based Actor & Screenwriter)

Feb 16 2024 23 mins  
Check out this new episode with LA-based actor and writer, ROMMEL ROJAS! Rommel was born and raised in Davao, Philippines. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and pursued a career in advertising. When the opportunity arose, he moved to the US in 2004. When his corporate stint ended in 2014, he rediscovered his passion in storytelling and attended both UCB and Elizabe

S5E2: Post-Sundance Blues with ACHIM MENDOZA (Filmmaker)

Feb 05 2024 31 mins  
Check out this new 'Kiss My Mike' podcast episode featuring ACHIM MENDOZA. Achim is queer ex-Filipino-soap-opera-translator-turned-filmmaker, Achim’s passion for film started in his teens, when Marilou Diaz-Abaya, a renown Filipino director and National Artist, offered to mentor him. As a teenager, Achim would fly back and forth between his hometown of Davao and Manila to attend

S5E1: What's in & What's out in 2024!

Jan 12 2024 10 mins  
Happy New Year Everyone! Check out this latest podcast episode to kickoff Season 5. In this episode, I share my thoughts on what's in and what's out in 2024! Hope you all enjoy it!

S4E12: A Sweet Tooth interview with Carlin James

Nov 01 2023 7 mins  
Check out this brand new podcast episode featuring CARLIN JAMES. Carlin is an LA-based, Filipino-American actor who has appeared in shows like Better Call Saul, American Crime Story, and It's always sunny in Philadelphia. Carlin's new short film "A Sweet Tooth" will have its premiere at FilmQuest on November 3rd and FilAm Creative Film Festival on November 4th. About A Sweet Tooth

S4E11: 1521 with Exec Producer, Francis B. Lara Ho

Oct 02 2023 11 mins  
Check out my latest podcast episode with the Executive Producer of the movie 1521, FRANCIS B. LARA HO. Francis is born in the Philippines famous City of Love, Iloilo City. His father, Anotnio L. Ho was both a businessman and a statesman. His mother, Nenita L. Balaran was a teacher. Francis was raised and trained in a Filipino-Chinese family of entrepreneurs, military, educators, an