Wake Up With Jim and Saab

This episode is what happens when you’re a little too online and you've had a crazy week but decide to hit record anyway. 🤣 We talk about what's on our reels algorithm, internet chismis, and why some content should probably just be laughed at instead of overanalyzed. This is also your reminder to maybe log off every once in a while. Or don’t. We won’t judge!! 🤗 This episode features Cadbury Dairy Milk Valentine's packs! Use them as the perfect way to say to your loved ones, “I’m always late, you’re always early” or “I go with the flow, you're the planner” They’re available in stores nationwide and on Mondelez PH e-commerce sites. 🍫 Buy Cadbury Dairy Milk Valentine’s Packs here!⁠ For more info, visit ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DHTZqeCyT/?mibextid=wwXIfr Send your Malibag letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks. Every donation helps support children with cerebral palsy and their families. 💗

At some point, you realize you don’t need to suffer to prove anything. In this episode, we talk about how we’ve slowly learned to prioritize comfort in our routines, our choices, and even in what we wear every day. From letting go of unnecessary expectations to choosing clothes that actually work for our lifestyle, this is a conversation about growing into yourself and honoring what makes daily life easier. This episode is brought to you by UNIQLO, which honestly fits right into this season of our lives! UNIQLO offers a lot of options in their T-shirt line up like the AIRism shirts which are perfect for us because we can wear them kahit mainit or humid yung weather 😌✨ Get yours here: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/women/tops/t-shirts Send your Malibag letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks. Every donation helps support children with cerebral palsy and their families. 💗

Jim and Saab have their differences–and that's why they work! This episode is for couples who love each other but don’t do things the same way. One of you feels first, while the other thinks first. One adds to cart, and the other opens an Excel file. And somehow… it all still ends up working. We share the friction, the fights, and the small shifts in communication that helped us understand each other better over time. Because real love isn’t about sameness, it’s about learning how your differences fit, balance, and soften each other. Perfectly imperfect! This episode is powered by Cadbury Dairy Milk Valentine's packs! Use them as the perfect way to say to your loved ones, “I’m always late, you’re always early” or “I go with the flow, you're the planner” They’re available in stores nationwide and on Mondelez PH e-commerce sites. 🍫 Buy Cadbury Dairy Milk Valentine’s Packs here: https://shopee.ph/shop/105998865?shopCollection=250158394&shopId=105998865&uls_is_skip_fetch_seo=true&uls_trackid=54lro82901kk&utm_content=3YvUFHpuUuYi1YnCTsEXCxT9hbzF&utm_content=cadburyvalentinesutm&utm_campaign=s105998865_ss_ph_othr_cadburyvalentinesutm&utm_source=others&utm_medium=seller#product_list For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DHTZqeCyT/?mibextid=wwXIfr Send your Malibag letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks. Every donation helps support children with cerebral palsy and their families. 💗

Happy new year, Podkids! We back!!! 🥳🤗 In this episode, we talk about our newfound love for Never Not Love You, why we believe Filipinos are the best, more discussions about corrupt politicians, and alternative names for popular things. Send your Malibag letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks. Every donation helps support children with cerebral palsy and their families. 💗

Mas okay ba ang dimly lit and ambient restaurant for a first date, or yung medj maingay para hindi awkward?? In this episode, we get serious about elevators, food, and dating choices. From first date food options, to the unspoken rules of elevator etiquette (na para bang walang decency na ang iba ngayon 🫠), to relationship red flags you really shouldn’t ignore. Send your Malibag letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks. Every donation helps support children with cerebral palsy and their families. 💗

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. Send letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗 For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

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. Send letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag 📩 Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗 For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

The 6-year-old wonderkid Vito returns to the podcast! He takes us through an improv history of elevators while Jim dives into bedtime routines, helping kids regulate emotions, and even a little talk about protein intake. 🎧 Listen and subscribe to Wake Up with Jim and Saab on Spotify. Join our community at jimandsaab.com! Proceeds help support children with cerebral palsy.

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 patience, perspective, and the occasional “I’m sorry po." Send letters to jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗 For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

In this special episode, Jim sits down with Vito for a fun chat about everything from The Beatles to Rizal — and yes, even burping! Vito talks about his own podcast Puddy Rock, his favorite music, and morning routines. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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. Send letters via jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗 For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.

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 the AUX jack, and debate whether wired earphones and tote bags make you a poser or just practical. Send letters to malibag@jimandsaab.com! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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 raffle prizes and concerts, Globe is showing gratitude to customers in fun, meaningful ways. Don’t miss your chance! Check the GlobeOne app today for your GDay surprise. https://www.globe.com.ph/g-day Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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 share our experience at the September 21 rally—why we went, what we saw, and why it feels like something is finally starting, even if the fight is far from over. Expect rants and reflections on what accountability should look like for corrupt politicians. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

In this episode, Congressman Chel Diokno joins us to break down the flood-control scandal, the integrity of the ongoing hearings, and what Filipinos should demand as the Sept 21 rally approaches. We also ask him how this case compares to past corruption scandals, what citizens can do to fight corruption. Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks—each donation helps children with cerebral palsy. ❤️

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: Bonus: usapang Louis Vuitton shirts at Rolex na suot ng mga district engineers na supposedly ₱70k/month lang ang sahod. Kasi bakit hindi, ‘di ba?? Leave suggestions in the comments of who we should guest on the pod to discuss more! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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 people on TikTok. Join our Patreon at jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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. Send your own letter at malibag@jimandsaab.com! Join to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

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 Linya Linya HQ in Libis on August 29—a special show celebrating the 10th anniversary of our first album, with a long set, surprise guest bands, and pizza! Get your tickets at bit.ly/cheatsday before they run out. 🎸🍕 Send your own letter at malibag@jimandsaab.com! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗

How do you cope with the aftermath of being led on by someone you opened yourself up to, and on top of that, someone you still work with? In this Malibag episode, we talk about accountability, breadcrumbing, power imbalance in relationships, and expressing your feelings. Send your own letter at jimandsaab.com/malibag! Join jimandsaab.com to get exclusive perks! Each donation goes to helping children with cerebral palsy. 💗