2022 Recap 2023 Restart with Anton & Spanky! Happy New Year! Finally, we are back after the hectic and busy reopening in Manila on the last half of 2022. We talk about the latest happenings at the start of 2023 and at the same time reminisce on the memorable moments of 2022. Listen as we talked about: Antonio's PGA Cars Hotel Okura's Yawaragi Buffet, Hinoki-yu Staycation Hotel Admiral Buffet Huni Sicogon -- Newly Opened Destination in Iloilo Ultimate Taste Test 2022 Our Awesome Christmas Pop-up in Shangri-La Mall Rosario and the Viking's Group Huling El Bimbo Experience Mitsukoshi Mall Opening Thai Select Project feat. The Best Thai Restaurants in Manila Gyud Food at UP Food Hub We miss Manila Podcast and we will do a bi-weekly podcast on the latest happenings in food, travel and lifestyle happenings in Manila.

Anton Diaz & Spanky Enriquez discusses the latest happenings as we move forward with a new government: • The BBM Cabinet // Erwin Tulfo as DSWD secretary and Mayor Christina G. Frasco as Department of Tourism • The New Clark City & Sports Program under Duterte Administration • The Success of Pop-Up Markets and how home-based food entrepreneur can take advantage of this face-to-face opportunity in Podium and Uptown Mall. • The latest in Restaurant Openings // Randy's Donut, Sarsa on Rada, Sawsaw, Chef Tatung's Antipolo, Mrs. Saldo's • What to Watch // Top Gun 2 • Events // Thai Select Campaign (June - August) and Cebu Food & Wine Festival (June 18)

Anton & Spanky discuss the Long Hot Summer and Social Media's Sizzling Trends.

Anton & Spanky discuss the excitement of the 1st of March as the start of Covid Alert Level 1 in Manila and what to expect this summer in Manila.

As Manila lowers down its Alert Level 2, we can now go out and celebrate Valentines day with our loved ones in our favorite restaurants in Manila! Anton & Spanky discuss what are the new trends and protocols during this love month.

In this first episode of 2022, Anton & Spanky discussed what happened during the Omicron in Manila and how it affected the food and lifestyle scene. As we move on from Omicron, we welcome the New Year of the Water Tiger to signal new hope for the country.

The Manila Podcast Season 4 Yearender Episode features The Choice 2021 of our Favorite Restaurants, Home-Based Food, and People in the Food Industry in Manila! In the second part of the episode, we countdown to our favorite restaurants of 2021 in Manila! Thank you to all the 21,967 podcast listeners with a total of 25,395 downloads over the past 4 seasons with a total of 36 episodes since the start of the pandemic April 2020! We aim to be the best city podcast about the food and lifestyle scene in our beloved Manila!  THE CHOICE 2021: WINNERS’ CIRCLE!!! We’ll resume the Awards Night in 2022, after nominations and voting next year; but ✅Anton Diaz & ☑️Spanky Enriquez have announced our respective winners for this year.  Favorite New Restaurants ✅ Deo Gracias @deogracias.ph  ✅ One World Deli @oneworlddeli  ✅ Three Squares @threesquarescafebar 
☑️ Café Fleur @cafefleur.ph  ☑️ Supersam @supersam.ph Favorite New Food Entrepreneurs ✅ Monique Cakes @moniquecakesph  
✅ Nom Nom Joy @nomnomjoy  
☑️ Visum Ventures:  Koomi @koomi.ph  T2 Tea @t2tea  
ZIG @zigfoodph  Oh My Greek @ohmygreekph  
Salt and Ice @saltandiceph 
 ☑️ Tiffin Indian Lunchbox @tiffinmanila  ☑️ The Great Food @dgreatfood  ☑️ Nelusko Cakes by Chelly Belly Bakes @nelusko_cake_chelleybellybakes  
☑️ Masa Madre Bakehouse @masamadrebakehouse Favorite New Food Discoveries a. Savory ✅ Freshest Seafood Direct from Farmers @Aquacoast Shrimp Marine Products Trading ✅ Paella Boodle Fight @el.rapaz  ☑️ Detroit Pizza @eappocpizza
 b. Sweet ✅ Mascarpone Cheesecake by Chef Heny @deogracias.ph  ✅ Gourmet Pili 

The Manila Podcast Season 4 Yearender Episode features The Choice 2021 of our Favorite Restaurants, Home-Based Food, and People in the Food Industry in Manila! In the first part of the episode, we also discusses the Marvin Agustin Cochi Controversy and the Ninyo Cuisine issue. Thank you to all the 21,967 podcast listeners with a total of 25,395 downloads over the past 4 seasons with a total of 36 episodes since the start of the pandemic April 2020! We aim to be the best city podcast about the food and lifestyle scene in our beloved Manila!  THE CHOICE 2021: WINNERS’ CIRCLE!!! We’ll resume the Awards Night in 2022, after nominations and voting next year; but ✅Anton Diaz & ☑️Spanky Enriquez have announced our respective winners for this year.  Favorite New Restaurants ✅ Deo Gracias @deogracias.ph  ✅ One World Deli @oneworlddeli  ✅ Three Squares @threesquarescafebar 
☑️ Café Fleur @cafefleur.ph  ☑️ Supersam @supersam.ph Favorite New Food Entrepreneurs ✅ Monique Cakes @moniquecakesph  
✅ Nom Nom Joy @nomnomjoy  
☑️ Visum Ventures:  Koomi @koomi.ph  T2 Tea @t2tea  
ZIG @zigfoodph  Oh My Greek @ohmygreekph  
Salt and Ice @saltandiceph 
 ☑️ Tiffin Indian Lunchbox @tiffinmanila  ☑️ The Great Food @dgreatfood  ☑️ Nelusko Cakes by Chelly Belly Bakes @nelusko_cake_chelleybellybakes  
☑️ Masa Madre Bakehouse @masamadrebakehouse Favorite New Food Discoveries a. Savory ✅ Freshest Seafood Direct from Farmers @Aquacoast Shrimp Marine Products Trading ✅ Paella Boodle Fight @el.rapaz  ☑️ Detroit Pizza @eappocpizza
 b. Sweet ✅ Mascarpone Cheesecake by Chef Heny @deogracias.ph  ✅ Gourmet Pili 

Anton & Spanky discusses the post-game analysis on what it takes to win in the Ultimate Taste Test! Listen on as we reminisce on what happened in the 19th Edition of the longest running taste event #UTT2021 in the country today. We invite you to join the 20th Edition of the Ultimate Taste Test 2022 on November 2022.

Anton & Spanky discussed the latest happening in Manila now under Alert Level 2 and what to expect at the Ultimate Taste Test 2021. For the past 13 years, Our Awesome Planet’s “Ultimate Taste Test” has been the incubator and launching platform for many of today’s most popular and influential food entrepreneurs. All of them started out as home businesses, and thanks to the publicity and exposure from their participation in the UTT, they have become very successful brands. Among the Ultimate Taste Test babies are Pepita’s Kitchen, from the Lechon Diva, Dedet de la Fuente; Carmen’s Best, the Best Ice Cream in Manila; the internationally renowned Risa Chocolates by Pamela Cinco; and Bhest Lasagna, rated #1 Best Beef Lasagna in Manila. This is the 3rd UTT Masters Event (first one last 2018, 2nd one last 2020) and the 13th consecutive year of Ultimate Taste Test Events!

Anton & Spanky talk about the Pink Phenomenon of Vice President Leni and why we think Leni Lobredo will win in the May 2022 Elections in the Philippines.

The Foodie Side of Atty. Chel diokno Childhood memories: favorite food/restaurant ~ Was senator jose diokno a foodie too? Present day: favorite restaurant/s and favorite dishes Family: Is atty. Chel a cook as well as a foodie? ~ What does he cook, or enjoy to have with his family at home? How did they adjust to the pandemic? Favorite dessert/s? Favorite regional specialties? Where would atty. Chel take his children to eat? Discussion on what legislation can be done to help: The food and beverage industry : abuse of pwd discounts; Can the government subsidize seniors discounts? What bills/laws can be introduced to support/strengthen the restaurant industry and its workers, as it has been one of the most battered by the quarantines?  Atty. Chel's message to the audience

Anton & Spanky continue to discuss what's happening in the lifestyle scene of Manila as the lockdown is extended until Sept. 7. It's also the end of Aughost, and the start of the BER Christmas season in Manila. At the end, we discuss about Anton's birthday insights. • More MECQ • #RestoLove • Vaxed Dating • Mario’s 50th Anniversary • The Davaonovela • New Food Discoveries • What to Watch!

Join us as we talk about the Angst of August with Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet and Spanky Enriquez Topics: - Commission on Audit - Pacquiao's Last Fight? - New Food Discoveries - Entertainment Recos - The Divorce Bill - MECQ = ECQ2

Anton and Spanky discusses different ways to share love and good vibes from home on the 2nd Week of ECQ.

It's ECQ Again! Anton & Spanky discusses about what to do, what to eat, what to watch during the latest Manila Lockdown.

Manila Podcast S03 E15 HALFTIME: How's Your First Half of 2021?  Let's recap the first half of 2021 ~ Food, vaccines, life in general For comments, suggestions and collaborations, email anton@ourawesomeplanet.com

THE LEGACY OF PNOY How will History judge our 15th President? A BRIEF ORAL HISTORY OF PNOY 0:00 : Congratulations to Lechon Diva Dedet de la Fuente for opening Pepita’s Kitchen in Resorts World Las Vegas 10:30 : Photography Legend Mark Floro and the tale of his flight to SFO via PAL 12:30 : Stories about Noynoy Aquino

We talked about how we are celebrating Father's Day in Manila, where can we go with our kids during the pandemic, and Mc Donald's BTS successful BTS campaign in Manila!

Anton and Spanky talks about the coming of age of the Filipino and why the next Presidential election is crucial for the future of the Filipino Gen Z! There are three critical factors for the success of the elections: 1). Registration of the Gen Z aged 18 above (until hard deadline of Sept. 30 by the Comelec) 2). The massive online influence of the Catholic Church with a new archbishop to swing the minds of the Christian voters in the country 3). For influencers to speak up (and not be silent) to vote for the future of the Philippines! Awesome hopeful episode. Thank you for listening!