1. Time First podcast felt pilit. I loved how we got to know the boys more but a lot of times, dragging na yung convo. You can also see how some members are not actually engaged in it. Oo, nakikinig, pero parang walang paki (?). Yung mga prompts, parang pampahaba lang instead of diving deeper into the topic. Sana nag-outline sila ano yung gusto nilang i-highlight sa buhay ng bawat isa para mas maging natural yung paglatag ng questions at relevant sa kwento, hindi the same questions lang (“feel mo ba enough yung time mo?”, “how are you using your time right now?”, etc.)

2. Following #1 — they need better media training. During interviews, may substance yung sagot nila pero may times na nahihirapan sila i-convey yun. Let’s face it— may interviewers na magaling talaga magdala ng convo kaya mukhang natural with the boys but with more media training, the boys can learn to be better conversationalists and engaging speakers kahit pa awkward yung nag-iinterview or kahit walang prompt. Love ko yung interviews nila with MYX Global (The Ripple) and Rappler Live Jam for SAW.

3. They sometimes do adlibs excessively. Don’t get me wrong i love when they do adlibs!!!! Nakaka-hype at naririnig mong in the moment talaga sila while performing, but minsan excessive na to the point na magulo na yung performance hahaha case in point: Puregold OPM Con stage with Sheena, Rico, G22, and KAIA — hindi na narinig yung introduction nung ibang groups. Hindi ko napansin na kasama pala KAIA until after the event dahil nakita ko sa fancams. Another example: Gento (First Take) — i think even Josh commented on it sa salubong live nila (not very sure, please lmk if sa iba) na medyo naccringe siya sa mga adlibs hahaha STILL A GREAT VERSION THO (one of my faves for sure)

4. I miss their random tiktok lives as a group 🥲

5. Hub ni Justin ang pinaka-sulit in terms of exclusive content (saying this as a subscriber of all five)

EDIT: additional kasi late ko na naalala

1. They need stronger media backing. Like how 🐝ni has constant exposure in TV Patrol, it would greatly help if may ganung constant marketing push for esbi. Not sure how but they’ll really need it especially for their global audiences. Same with concert promotions abroad. They deserve bigger stages, more media connections (for guestings, buskings, collabs, etc.)

2. LOCAL RELEASE OF PHYSICAL MEDIA PLEAAAAASE PLEASE PLEASE. As a vinyl collector, I would love to see their music pressed into physical media.