Aboard the Millennial Falcon

Warning: This episode revolves around spooky things including ghosts, demons, exorcisms, local folk tales about spirits, and more. We kept the mood light but listen cautiously (maybe under your blanket). Have you ever been afraid of waking up at 3 AM? Do you hear things that go bump in the night? Do you enjoy exploring the dark, unused rooms in your school? Buckle up and turn down the lights as we explore scary experiences, freaky stories, and haunting moments in celebration of Halloween!

Playing video games with the squad brings out the healthy (sometimes salty) competitive spirit. Growing up, we were taught that gaming was a hobby (and not the healthiest) and that's all there was to it. Now, E-sports tournaments can have millions of dollars as a prize pool/ Join us frustrated gamers as we journey through the bright, hype, and hopeful industry of E-sports.

Clickity Clack II: The Return of the Content Creator After last week's discussion on the technical nuances of mechanical keyboards, @girafabaya takes us on the second half of our journey that takes us deeper into mechanical keyboard community and the life of a rising star in the content creator galaxy. Join us as we explore creator codes, product reviews, having “good” problems, and more.

Clickity Clack: The Rise of Mechanical Keyboards From QWERTY typewriters to keyboards worthy of their own display, our guest has loads to say. Join us as we explore the joys of collecting, building, and designing mechanical keyboards with @girafabaya, a content creator and our guide for this journey. His expertise and passion take us deeper into the intricate, technical, and satisfying nuances of this up-and-coming hobby.

Sheeeesh...! Witness the transforming power of slang, letting the old feel young once more. As words constantly transform and take on new meanings through the years, slang becomes an ever-evolving part of our lives. Some of us struggle to keep up with the latest terms and expressions, making us feel archaic. Join us as we embark on a curious journey into unfamiliar territory with two youthful guides leading us through the nuances of trending slang to help us stay updated, not outdated. Let's vibe.

Trends come and go, but Dalgona coffee is forever. We're looking back at a few trendy phenomena that took over a portion of our lives over the duration of this pandemic; from Dalgona coffee to E-numan (e-drinking parties) to morphing homes into jungles and back to Dalgona coffee. Join us as we look back at the two years of stressful lockdowns, quarantines, and time away from friends made easier by new hobbies and fun trends.

You wake up and the first thing you reach for is… your landline? Once upon a time, smart phones didn't greet people good morning and the internet was a novelty that some people thought wouldn't take off. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip to the days of landlines, internet cards and cafes, and life before Facebook.

At some point in our lives, we've thought of changing things up; whether it's your career, wardrobe, or even musical taste. And sometimes, life throws the wildest curveball — COVID-19 is an excellent example — and change finds you. In this episode we talk about the recent big changes in our lives and how others are in similar situations. Life seems to have taken us on a totally different course and navigating through this new, uncharted territory is a challenge to us all.

Hello there. The Millennial Falcon is back for another season of traveling through semi-uncharted space and discovering new things about life. Since we last took flight, it's been a year filled with busy days and many changes all around. A few of the changes we'll get into today are the ship's new co-pilot (another long time friend) and our direction for the second season. We're excited to take another journey through the galaxy with you all once more. Welcome aboard the Millennial Falcon!

COVID-19 isn't the only health related issue making its way through the community these days. The importance of mental health has been growing over the past few years and it has become an important point to tackle amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. Psychologist JR Ilagan joins us this week to discuss this ever important issue and clarify some misconceptions that we may have in an educational yet highly entertaining episode. JR is also the Director for Personnel Management and Development in Gray Matters Psychological and Consultancy Inc. and you may reach out to him for possible consultations or other matters through https://graymattersportal.ph/contact-us/ You can also reach out to the 24/7 NCMH CRISIS HOTLINE at 0917 899 8727 (USAP) and 989 8727 (USAP).

The pandemic has literally changed the world and doctors are at the forefront of this "war". Dr Jan Pereche MD returns to share stories of his experiences as a medical frontliner in this unique and historic time that we are living in.

Becoming a doctor is no easy task and it requires years of diligence and perseverance. Now thrust into the spotlight in the battle against the pandemic, doctors are slowly getting the recognition that they deserve. They have to go through several years of study to become the modern day heroes that they are and Dr. Jan Pereche M.D. shares his colorful experiences with us this week along with a couple of interesting and hilarious anecdotes.

Trading cards have grown from chewing gum freebies into an asset class of their own over the years, turning what was once a childhood hobby into serious business for both collectors and investors. To help us navigate the ever-changing landscape of the card scene, we're bringing in not just one, but two guests--Gio Gloria and Roy Loyola Jr--to share their stories and insights on this fascinating industry.

Real estate will probably be the biggest investment that most of us will make in our lifetime, so its something that warrants extra attention and due diligence before we put money into it. Just like most millennials, we're trying to figure out what's happening in the local real estate scene too and we've made a couple of interesting discoveries along the way that we're excited to share with you on this week's show

You probably grew up thinking "ukay-ukays" or thrift shops were for Titas only, but Gab del Rosario, the co-founder of 2 HOMIES THRIFT SHOP, is rapidly changing this perception. In this week's episode, the fashion forward Gab shares with us his love for vintage tees and gives us a glimpse into the local online thrift shop industry. Just like his Instagram store's merchandise, his story is unique and will give you a deeper appreciation for these classic shirts and the journey behind this up-and-coming shop. Brought to you by: instagram.com/cookiesbycio

This episode's guest doesn't need to pick a witty podcast name to make it look like he can fly. Jo Pangilinan actually flies for a living as a First Officer for a popular low cost airline. He shares with us his journey, from how he got his stripes as a pilot to what its like flying amidst the pandemic. We miss riding airplanes and going on vacations as much as you do, so this episode is the perfect pantawid while we wait for it to become safe to travel again. Brought to you by: Cookies By Cio (https://www.instagram.com/cookiesbycio/)

We weren't kidding when we said that money is a tricky thing. Here's part 2 of our discussion where we go a little deeper into the world of investments. This one's an important one to listen to, especially if you want to slay the notorious beast known as INFLATION. Brought to you by: Cookies by Cio (https://www.instagram.com/cookiesbycio/)

Money is a tricky thing and saving is even trickier. Investing is a completely different beast and might even feel like a completely different language for some. We don't know everything about financial literacy and investments, but we feel like we've got enough of the basics down to share with you a thing or two to help you make sense of things

First Episode! We've known each other for more than two thirds of our lives, but we didn't become this close overnight. Before we take on the rest of the galaxy, we're using our first episode to introduce ourselves to you. This episode won't help you figure out how to afford a condo, but you'll probably walk away with a couple of laughs after hearing our cringe-worthy stories! In fairness, we thought we were cool in the moment okay...