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Does it offend or annoy you when an acquaintance comments about your gaining some extra pounds? What if it was your friends or relatives who go out of their way to remind you that you're looking extra fatty? We discuss the best clapbacks for these situations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Sex, love and magic. But what if the first word is the only one available? Will you take a bite? Sex is still a relatively taboo topic in the Philippines. And it took us a while to wholeheartedly tackle this "bad boy!" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Sometimes we are met with choices that baffle our crazy heads if we should keep going or stop. How do we know when it's already time to end something we've always wanted? Is it really worth continuing the journey if a dead end apparently awaits? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Ghosts, voices and the unexplainable. That time of the year is here again so let's share some spooky stories to make it more creepy. But these aren't just stories, they are real experiences because they too are real. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

We all shine in our own way. Whether it be through our skills, talent or just our personality alone. But what should we feel when someone else shines? Envy, bliss, gratitude or inspired? Take it from someone who wrote about shining on, songwriter Trina Belamide. Not only did she pen some of the country's most beloved hits but she is also a mentor to aspiring songwriters, teaching them to find their own shine. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Ever fantasized of having a wish-granting genie? With all that's been happening, I think our heads are pretty much exhausted from the new daily grind.  Thank you Covid, (insert sarcasm) duhh! Now, ready to make your wishes? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

What could be the possible reason for you to have a falling out with a dear friend? Pride? Petty misunderstandings? Money matters? Whatever the reason is, it's an emotional rollercoaster that's about to take a deep nosedive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

The scoop's on us about the shenanigans during and after Star In A Million. Erik spills the beans about his confidence and inhibitions during the competition and reminisce with DK about how their friendship started. You'll be thanking us for digging deeper. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

In our first Triple Shot episode, we welcome a very special guest barista, Mr. Erik Santos! He shares with us what he has been busy with during this pandemic. We also know how music can heal and how it can get us through tough times, so we also share which songs best describe our current lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

What are your favorite childhood memories? It could be the times you played with your friends in the street without your gadgets! Or was it the first bite of your first-ever burger that made your mouth water when you saw the commercial? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

All of us have so many things left unsaid. It makes us feel guilty and regret.  And what's even worse is as soon as we find the courage to utter those precious words, only then do we realize that it's already too late. OUCH! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Love is powerful. But is it that powerful to choose it over getting rich? There's no wrong answer since we don't always think alike. So how about you? What's your pick? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

No one can play yourself in a movie better than you. WRONG! Because it's better if a professional actor actually takes your role and translate your story to be visually edible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

As a grown up, we can never escape responsibilities. But that doesn't mean we can't daydream about the possibility. (22:17) is where DK wants to go and Chad wants to escape here (25:04). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Ghosting has been increasingly becoming more prevalent. And even though it's becoming the norm, there's almost no reason to do it. Ever wonder why and how the people behind it did it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Welcome to Season 2! Thank you for staying with us for 20 episodes. Time really flies when you're having loads of fun.  Speaking of time, have you ever wanted to go back in time to correct past mistakes or to see where you went wrong? It's an ability we wish we had but know it's impossible. But it is not impossible to pretend, to be able to answer a huge "what if". We also had a mini karaoke sesh here which you can directly jump to at (32:05) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

Bullying is never a good thing and it must be stopped. So we need to be creative to survive the emotional torture and torment that those monsters try to inflict on us. We've got a few solutions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

The one that got away- we all have our own definitions of it. It could be the one who you broke up with but you couldn't stop thinking about. Or maybe someone who you've never been with but you've always wanted. Ultimately, it's that one person who would be amazing to be with forever. What sucks sometimes is, you just can't be together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

One of the hardest questions to answer is "Which would you choose: the one you love or the one who loves you?" Only you would know if you made the right choice or a big mistake. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/decafaftersix/message

No one wins in cheating. And that is why it should never be encouraged. On this conclusive episode, Chad and DK dissect the reasons why people cheat and how to come through it. The topic is heavy, but rest assured, we're brewing it with love, understanding and truth. So sit down, as we bring you another cup of goodness, filled with lessons and candid moments between our 2 resident baristas.

There are lots of reasons and factors why people cheat. But none of them justifies doing it. On the other hand, it's also not a bad idea to understand where people are coming from, especially the ones who were cheated on. In this first part of a very controversial episode, we discover shocking stories of cheating and if it resulted in a break-up or a stronger partnership.

Big or small, silly, petty or heavy, we all have varying reasons why we have disagreements with our friends. You won't believe the reasons we talk about in this episode. Some still had a happy ending while others didn't.

Our decaf duo, Chad and DK continue their conversation about the qualities of a true friend. Plus, aside from sharing their opinions about the entries from our listeners, they also talk about their own. Sit back and relax as we you bring you a warm cozy cup of goodness on the house! But wait, what about you? What qualities should a friend have for you to call him/her your one true friend?

Why have a solo when you can have a doppio espresso macchiato! Double the strength and double the fun! On this all new podcast episode we talk about the qualities of a true friend. Speaking of which, lets welcome our new resident barista who happens to be one true friend who we got on board with us. Here's a yummy cup of coffee goodness brewed with insights from our listeners and from Chad and DK to make your day extra special. This is a 2 part episode, because apparently, your baristas love to talk a lot! Now, all you gotta do is press play, and we got the rest covered!

What's brewing? Guess what? On today's episode, I had a conversation with a close friend of mine, Chad Arrieta, who happens to be a professional dj (Ain't that cool?). Little did we know that we'd discover something pretty interesting from our silly talk. We might actually be working together on our café for you guys! How about that!? And lastly, please pardon my ramblings and uncontrollable laughter on this episode. I'm not typically like this. Well, sometimes!

Time for some tea with our listeners! It is our commitment to you that you know how grateful we are for your love and support. Hence, on our 13th episode, we called 3 of our friends from 3 different parts of the world. We've got a singing star from UAE, a romantic islander from Hawaii and a sweet sensation from Manila. Please let us know if you'd like to be featured on our future episodes by sending us a message on Facebook or by emailing us at decafafter6@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening and we do hope to hear from you!

Can you believe it? We are on our 12th episode!! Thank you to our listeners for sending in their own realizations for this episode. Mind you, I started working on this around 2:30 am so please kindly bear with my voice and my thoughts. Being sleepy doesn't help when your voice is at 30%. But hey, I'm doing this because I love and enjoy doing this for you. Thank you again for your love and support. See you next Thursday after 6pm.

Happy Mother's Day to the most loving being in the whole wide world! Our moms deserve all the love they could get, and a lifetime pass on doing the household chores!! We may call her in many different ways, but she is indeed the first woman who taught us the meaning of love. On our 11th episode, we had asked our friends to share their fondest memories with their mom. Join us, as we celebrate our love for our mothers!Intro Music: "Between the days" by Andrew WordMusic license acquired from Audiio, Music Licensing Company.

During my time alone, aside from being able to cook new recipes, watching on Netflix and YouTube, galivanting around the house with our dog, recording some vocals for my song cover and the list goes on, I have realized some things. That includes some superficial thoughts and others that require deep thinking. Now let me kindly share some notes with you and maybe we have some similar thoughts.

We are now on Episode 9 and let's take this opportunity to feature 3 medical heroes who are ensuring the safety of their patients! Cena Sison, Lloyd Soriano and John Nico Ronquillo share with us their experience in the hospital as they battle this treacherous enemy named COVID 19! They also share with us some good news through acts of kindness from random people. Lastly, we'd like to encourage everyone to show our appreciation and gratitude to everyone who's giving their service during this time, to ensure that we're ok. Isn't fascinating that we are surrounded by people who care?

We could all use a dose of good vibes during times like this. Hence we’re sharing with you 13 ways on how to maximize your time and energy while you stay at home for the time being. Yes to good vibes and no to toxic positivism. What we are going through right now is unprecedented and difficult to deal with, and we are in no way downplaying it. Our only suggestion is to tickle our minds until our creative light bulbs turn on. I’ve come across this page called “Real Life Reg” on Facebook, and my light bulb kept blinking! Let me tell you, Regina Angela Silva, the one who creates the illustrations and captions, does a tremendous job! So for today’s episode, it is inspired by the viral and hilarious comic strip from Real Life Reg titled, “How to make the most out of Community Quarantine.” Please support her and her works as she is really brilliant at what she does.We Filipinos are resilient and we will never allow this invisible enemy to beat us. We will be victorious! But in order for that to happen, we have to keep washing our hands, getting more sleep, taking our vitamins and do everything in our power to avoid big crowds and gatherings.

Am I good enough for him? His exes are way better than me? What should I do? Should I love him more? Endless questions running rampant inside the mind of an insecured overthinker. But, aren’t we all? Or haven’t we experienced being one at some point in our lives. Sometimes in our relationships, the thoughts in our head get the best of us. And what’s worse is when those thoughts are all negative. At the end of the day, when we win over those troubling thoughts, and when we start silencing them, it becomes a win for us and a win for our relationships.

Should you stay romantic even if your partner isn't really into that fantasy realm? Is romance really needed in a relationship? Could you live without it? On our 6th episode, we answer questions from one of our listeners who's been struggling with his unromantic partner. They've been together for 10 years, and yet, one of them still seeks some extra sweet kind of love.

On our Valentine's Day Special Episode, we defined love with the help from our friends. We had collected 70 voice memos to help us figure out what love really is about. The editing and collecting got the best of me, but hey, we've finally finished allthe work and we made this with love, sweat and passion.We do hope that you enjoy this episode and that you help us spread the love.Special thanks for our BGM by Rodney Ronquillo and Alec PaduaWhimsical Artwork by Claire Villanueva

We are spilling the beans with another French pressing topic that we ask ourselves. How do we express our love towards the important people in our lives? And what love language do you prefer getting and giving? So many questions, practical questions, that we sometimes leave in our subconscious, so why not share some thoughts from our listeners and Facebook Friends!Special thanks to Rodney Ronquillo and Alec Padua for their magical music.

Marinel Santos misses home, Musica Cristobal gets a surprise, Froilan Canlas receives some love from his fans, and much more. On this lengthy but heartwarming episode, 12 different people share their most unforgettable birthday experiences. Plus, get some tips on how to the order the "perfect" drink from your local café. BGM provided by the geniuses, Rodney Ronquillo and Alec Padua.

Surprise! We are spilling the beans by answering a few questions from our listeners about regaining confidence, finding your self-worth, how to deal with a break up and more! We know that this episode is different from our regular one, but it's because we really want to connect with you.Did you like this episode? Share your thoughts on our Facebook Page and also follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Or you could also email us at decafafter6@gmail.comSpecial thanks to Alec Padua and Rodney Ronquillo for our BGM.

Welcome to our Café! It's our very first episode and what better way to start it than introduce our resident barista and what our podcast is all about! We are all excited to help you decaffeinate, destress and detoxify. And don't worry, coffee is on us! Thank you for being with us today!Special shoutout to our friend Alec Padua for the beautiful background music he created.

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