Wake Up With Jim and Saab

This week’s episode is a full ride — from raging at Microsoft Office subscriptions, to questioning why politicians love “executive sessions,” to discovering Jim’s newest life hack: drinking hot water like it’s a religion. We also dive into a spicy Malibag about exes, boundaries, and why you deserve more than being someone’s “escape.”

It’s messy, it’s honest, and it’s very us.

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This week, we unpack the great mysteries of Filipino behavior — like why people stand up the second the plane lands, why personal space becomes optional in airport lines, and whether hotpot is just… fancy nilaga (don’t fight us). We also touch on political family drama, AMA questions, money tips, and the eternal debate on when a “sick leave” is actually sick.

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Ever found yourself seconds away from snapping at a stranger, but managed to keep it together (barely)? In this episode, we talk about emotional regulation — what it means, why it’s hard, and how it can save your sanity in a world full of power-tripping receptionists.

We also dive into the sudden changes in Panatang Makabayan, weird AI voices at Burger King, and a wild Malibag entry involving a priest. It’s a ride through patien...

In this episode, we rant about how accountability feels impossible in the Philippines, why everything here seems designed to make life harder, and what that says about our system.

We also read a Malibag about learning to lead at work — how to earn respect when your officemates don’t seem to take you seriously.

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What do you do when you accidentally let one rip in front of someone you barely know? Do you own up to it, or just pretend nothing happened? In this episode, we take a break from politics (don’t worry, we’ll be back next week!) to talk about fart etiquette, burps at the dinner table, and why “performative males” might just be the new douchebags. We also go on a nostalgia trip with 2000s music videos, rant about Tim Cook removing th...

How does practicing gratitude actually change your brain, your relationships, and even your health? In this episode, we break down the science of being thankful, why forced “thank yous” backfire, and how gratitude can coexist with grief. We also share real-life tips you can try right away—no 15-hour saunas required.

Globe is celebrating 10 years of 917 GDay this September, their big thank you month! From daily surprise gifts to ...

Billions of pesos stolen. Senate hearings that feel like circus acts. Protests on the streets. In this episode, we dive into the latest updates on the flood control scandal and why Filipinos are angrier than ever.

We break down what happened in the Sep 23, 2025 Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, including Henry Alcantara’s "explosive" affidavit, the budget insertion scams, and the senators caught in the crossfire. We also ...

Paano kung yung bilyones na dapat pang-flood control projects, biglang naging casino chips? In this episode, we spill the tea on the ghost projects that are being investigated in senate and congress — complete with kickbacks, fake receipts, and the so-called “BGC Boys”...

We talk about:

• Kickbacks na parang standard operating procedure na
• Paano nagiging fake projects ang flood walls at canals
• ₱2 billion (!!) na nilaro sa casinos gam...

What happens when flood control budget meant to protect lives ends up funding luxury bags, Paris apartments, and 40-car garages? In this episode, we dive into the outrage over nepo babies, contractors, and political clans flaunting their wealth online while ordinary Filipinos are left underwater. We talk about kickbacks, campaign donations, social media receipts, and why the anger is valid — but should also go beyond dragging peopl...

What does it mean to go from political loss and loneliness to making a major comeback in the Senate? Bam Aquino joins us to talk about comebacks, the current classroom gap, and why the youth vote matters. We also dive into the classroom crisis, campaigning highs and lows, and what it really means to take a leap of faith in politics.

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What do you do when your bridesmaid—who’s also your childhood best friend—drops the news that she’s pregnant, with a due date the same month as your wedding? In this Malibag episode, we talk about managing wedding expectations, navigating friendship during different life stages, choosing compassion over judgment, and remembering that the wedding is just the beginning of a marriage.

We also share exciting news about Cheats Day at Lin...

Jim and Saab ask the big question: is it too late to go back to school? (Spoiler: it’s not.) They talk career pivots, unexpected perks of adult learning, and why it’s never too late to grow—even if you’ve got a job, kids, or both.

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In this Malibag episode, we read a letter from someone who got married—and then got ghosted. Her best friend, who was by her side through everything, suddenly disappeared from her life with no explanation. We talk about grief over lost friendships, closure that never comes, and why some people say goodbye without saying a word.

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In this Malibag episode, a listener writes in about something she discovered that she wasn’t supposed to see. After snooping on her boyfriend’s email, she found flirty messages he sent to his ex—while they were already dating. Now she’s torn: should she bring it up or let it go? We talk about boundaries, gut feelings, and why it’s so hard to trust someone again after even a small betrayal.

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