For our post-Valentine’s celebration, my boyfriend Zeus and I spent the evening at The Koolpals’ comedy show at Kapeña Pastries and Brews in Mendez, Cavite. Held on February 15 at 8 PM, the show brought together local fans for a night of stand-up and podcast-style banter.
If you don’t know The Koolpals yet, they started as a podcast back in 2019. Here’s how it went according to their website:
Isang araw, naisipan ni James na gumawa ng podcast at kinausap nya si GB at Nonong. Ilang buwan ang lumipas, bumili si James sa Raon ng mga gamit para sa recording. May 9, 2019, nagsimula ang unang episode recording sa kwarto ni GB. Nagluto ng spicy hotdog si Nonong, binuksan ni GB ang San Mig Gin Premium, at pinindot ni James ang record. At dito nagsimula ang The KoolPals!
Since then, they’ve grown into one of the most-loved comedy groups in the country and one of the leading comedy podcasts on Spotify Philippines. Their humor? Brutally honest, borderline offensive, but ridiculously funny. They throw in out-of-box jokes, roast the audience, and say things most people wouldn’t dare. But somehow, they make it work. No one in the crowd took things seriously. Instead, we were all in tears laughing, completely in on the joke.
Kapeña was the perfect spot for it. They have an indoor event space, which worked out well because it rained before the event. But honestly, I would’ve loved to see the show in their al fresco area too. The crowd was amazing. Mostly local fans who knew what they were signing up for—unfiltered jokes, hilarious crowd interactions, and that signature Koolpals energy.
Now, I love a good laugh, but I had never been to a live comedy show before. If not a life-changing, this was an ultimate groundbreaking experience. Hahahahahaha! And Roger’s segment? JUSKO!!!! His delivery, his punchlines— GRABE everything just hit. Literal na iyak-tawa talaga. I didn’t expect to enjoy it this much, but guess who’s a Koolpals fan in the making now? 🙋♀️
The openers were just as impressive. It’s crazy how comedians can turn the most random stories into something so funny. And the best part? They do it effortlessly, just by being themselves. After the show, there was a photo op, and everyone just jumped in.
If you missed this one, don’t worry. The Koolpals are still on tour, so check their website for updates. Seriously, go watch them. Nothing beats a night filled with good coffee, great company, and non-stop laughter.