Just three days after its launch, the first episode of “The Peanut Gallery Podcast” and its related clips and reels have generated 4,102,624 combined views across Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X.
The premiere featured PGMN Lead Anchor Cj Hirro, social media superstar Atty. Regal Oliva, political phenom Kiko Barzaga and PGMN Founder Franco Mabanta discussing Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial and the 2028 presidential race.
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Facebook contributed 3,264,859 views, followed by TikTok with 469,850, YouTube with 318,352, Instagram with 44,062 and X with 5,501. The full first episode accounted for more than 1.8 million views, while its clips and reels generated nearly 2.3 million more.
Leading the viral excerpts was “Will Risa’s Record as a Senator Come Back to Bite Her as a Presidential Candidate?” with 881,003 combined views. Another clip, “How Many Senators Will the Admin Bend Until They BREAK to Assure the VP’s Conviction?” generated 517,324 views.
A reel exploring former Vice President Leni Robredo’s possible presidential comeback and whether Sen. Risa Hontiveros could divert early attacks drew 269,609 views. A clip discussing whether Duterte would forgive President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. if she becomes president in 2028 reached 225,673 views. Barzaga’s assessment of Jonvic Remulla attracted 194,378.
The full podcast runs for three hours, divided into three one-hour episodes. In the premiere, the hosts debated whether senators would decide Duterte’s impeachment case solely on the evidence or weigh the political consequences ahead of 2028.
They also examined potential vice-presidential contenders, including Sen. Erwin Tulfo as a possible running mate for Robredo, and compared his prospects with those of Sen. Raffy Tulfo. For Duterte, they considered Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong, Sen. Bong Go and Sen. Robin Padilla.
The conversation explored whether support from the Marcos administration could strengthen Robredo’s campaign or alienate some of her supporters. Barzaga also drew from his experience in Cavite politics to discuss political families, local power bases and the qualities voters may seek in national leaders.
PGMN has reached out to acting legend Edu Manzano, stand-up comedian Atty. Ed Chico and commentary personality Jourdan Sebastian for subsequent episodes.
The launch follows PGMN’s growth to more than 2 million followers across social media, including over 1 million on Facebook, after generating 2.5 billion views in its first 22 months.
