BlogTalk with MJ Racadio is back with a bang this summer! I’m thrilled to officially launch Summer Conversations on BlogTalk, in partnership with GoodNewsPilipinas.com. The exciting new season of #BlogTalkHollywood premieres August 1, 2025, and you can catch a brand-new episode every Friday at 6 PM Pacific Time on Spotify Podcast.
This season’s lineup is nothing short of iconic. We’re featuring Filipino and global trailblazers who are shining bright across the entertainment world:
🎬 Rio Contrada – Award-winning director
🎤 Rachel Alejandro – Multi-awarded actress and singer
🎶 Jaya – Philippines’ undisputed Queen of Soul
🎙 Garth Garcia – The FilAm Prince of Pop
📺 Miranda Kwok – Award-winning showrunner of The Cleaning Lady (FOX)
🏆 Septimius The Great – Grammy winner
🎨 Lyndon Adolf Manuel Apostol – Acclaimed visual artist
🍳 Donita Rose – Host, actress, and celebrity chef
🌍 4th Impact – X-Factor UK finalist group
🎥 Lisa Lew – 4-time Emmy Award-winning producer and MIFF Executive
These incredible guests are proof that Filipinos and Fil-Ams are making waves across the globe, along with the best trailblazers. I’m proud to be sharing their stories and spotlighting their achievements through BlogTalk—the very heart of my mission since day one.
🎧 Missed past episodes?
Listen now on Spotify: BlogTalk Hollywood with MJ Racadio
🎬 BONUS: Advance Screening Invite from Sony Pictures Classics
You and a guest are invited to a special advance screening of EAST OF WALL on Wednesday, August 6 at 7:30 PM, followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and cast.
Brought to you by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.
EAST OF WALL is a powerful story of female grit and healing set in South Dakota’s Badlands.
📺 Watch the trailer: bit.ly/EastofWallGDI
🎟️ In theaters August 15
🎥 BONUS: Must-Watch Award-Winning War Documentary
Catch the critically acclaimed 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA starting August 1 at Laemmle Monica Film Center in LA.
From the Oscar®-winning team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, this Sundance and CPH:DOX winner offers a gripping, personal look into the lives of Ukrainian soldiers fighting for survival and country.
📍 Also screening in NYC (July 25) and SF (August 2)
🕒 Run time: 104 mins | Subtitled | Unrated
Don’t miss this moving film that’s sweeping international festivals.
📚 BONUS: I’m Becoming a Published Author!
I’m excited to announce that my book Launching My Journey to Entertainment Media and Autobiography—co-authored with Kirby Araullo—is coming out this September or October 2025!
Big thanks to my family and friends for the endless support.
Available soon on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble.
🎶 BONUS: My New Single is Streaming!
The wait is over — “Never Be Like That” officially dropped!
Stream it on Spotify and download it on Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, and iHeart.
Let’s goooo! 🔥
Catch the song here
Be sure to tune in and celebrate these inspiring Filipino success stories on BlogTalk with MJ Racadio, only on GoodNewsPilipinas.com!
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Editor’s Note: BlogTalk with MJ Racadio appears on GoodNewsPilipinas.com every week as a regular column.
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