I first met Andy at one of the League of Legends community LAN parties more or less half a decade ago. Now, the street-smart kid from Tondo is serving the American people as a member of the United States Military.

After years of being in the US and almost forgetting how to speak good, old Tagalog, we chat about his life in his second homeland.

Andy takes us on a journey from enlistment to deployment as he explains his evolution from immigrant teenager to US soldier. He highlights the triumphs and tribulations—from passing his entrance exams to the isolation of duty in Europe. Andy humanizes the experience of young recruits, showing how the military builds character through extreme discipline. But he also reveals the toll of separation from family and friends. His open account provides civilians a vivid window into military life.

📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Reminiscing the internet cafe gaming days

(00:21) 101st Airborne Division stationed in Tennessee

(04:04) Ukraine conflict

(18:18) Training days in the US military

(27:10) The fastest way to get out of basic training is to graduate

(38:54) Masculinity in the military

(42:24) Being more disciplined

(56:05) Application more for military citizenship is cheaper than civilian citizenship

(59:00) Spending life outside the military

(01:09:35) Mental fortitude

(01:28:30) Weapon certifications

(01:38:57) Keeping equipment squeaky clean

(01:48:21) Physical sacrifices and mental sacrifices in the military

(01:51:19) Final question

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted life of Francesca Palabrica, a dynamic presence in both the scientific world and the arts.

From her role as a physicist to her experiences as Miss Universe Philippines contestant, Frankie tells how she merges these diverse worlds.

We talk about the challenges and triumphs she’s faced along the way, get a glimpse of her engaging educational content creation for TikTok, and hear her future aspirations. Episode Chapters (00:00) First love: the arts or the sciences? (02:28) Interest in physics stemmed from wanting to be a better ballet dancer (05:24) The Top 75 in Miss Universe (10:29) "Before I entered college, I already knew I was going to be in nuclear physics." (14:30) Quantum computing (20:31) The biggest hurdle would be getting the public to approve nuclear power (26:42) Advantages for the Philippines if it adopts nuclear energy (29:03) PNRI has developed a new plant grower that uses radiation (38:25) Bananas have natural radiation (44:15) How do you think Fukushima happened? (47:47) Receiving certification for nuclear reactor engineering (52:32) Scientists have found that it is possible to create energy through nuclear fusion (59:41) Challenges of creating educational videos on Tiktok (01:03:16) Thoughts about people who believe in the flat Earth theory (01:04:17) Pilot who thinks the Earth is flat. He bought expensive equipment to prove it (01:08:17) Final question for Frankie Frankie on the interwebs: Francesca Eugénie Palabrica (@francescaeugenie) • Instagram photos and videos

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Francesca Palabrica: An Achiever for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 | normannorman.com Frankie's book recommendation: University Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition by Hugh Young (Author), Roger Freedman (Author) | Get the book on Amazon

What happens if you combine ambition with dedication to the craft? Rockhart drops some serious insight on being an eSports vet.

Rockhart, also known as John Agustin Karl To, is a well-known figure in the esports industry. He began his career as a shoutcaster by commentating on video game matches, impressing viewers with his analysis and entertaining commentary. His expertise and charisma have earned him a strong reputation in the gaming community.

Rockhart has been involved with various esports organizations and events, including the MPL Philippines. He has showcased his versatile talents beyond shoutcasting by participating in events like the MPL PH Rap Battle Returns for Season 10.

If you're interested in finding out if Rockhart is a Taylor Swift fan, check out the episode where they discuss it.

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