Mom and Son Podcast

What did Jack Ma mean when he said “Don’t sell goods to relatives”? Today we are back with our monthly episode for the podcast! We discuss this awkward reality when it comes to selling our products/services to people close to us. Why do we always ask for a discount? Why is the mindset to our spending different when it comes to those who are close to us?#MomAndSonPodcast

How does professional host, content creator and overall “nice guy” Justin Quirino adjust during this pandemic? I get to chat with one of my idols whom I had the chance of co-hosting the 2016 TEDxADMU with back in my college days. We discuss a bunch of things (it’s hard NOT to have a super long conversation when you’re talking with a guy like Justin), and I believe hosts can really learn something from this episode!(4:06) The story behind their podcast “On Call with Justin Jako and Danny”(9:18) Justin’s take on the future of podcasting in the Philippines (16:47) How he’s transitioning as a host during this time, the challenges of this new normal as a host(21:45) Our TEDx Hosting Experience, complaint of a viewer for my joke(27:50) Where and how his hosting journey began, the role of his mom(38:18) God’s role in his decision-making(52:35) His favorite hosting experiences(58:03) His worst hosting moment (I was actually there!)(1:04:28) His message to aspiring and current hosts in this new ageThank you so much Justin!Music by Quino Papa

From Adamson Courtside Reporter to GMA News Reporter, our guest for today’s episode is Cor Catibayan! Join us as I try to understand what else a news reporter does behind the scenes, the challenges faced and what we should do as a people during these difficult crazy times.(4:57) Her journey as a courtside reporter(10:34) Comparing her job as a courtside reporter and a news reporter and the challenges she faced(24:57) “Hacks” we both do as an interviewer/reporter(28:03) The news story she’s done that struck her the most(33:24) How she recharges herself in a very emotionally tasking job(40:00) What the youth can do to plant the seeds for our country’s future(45:41) “Fake News?” segmentThank you Cor and we’ll see by next year if your prediction is correct!Music by Quino Papa.

We are back with PART TWO of my conversation with Super Guest, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal! From last week’s conversation about the quarantine, her show Paano Ba ‘to and finding your political voice, we switch it up for our second part. We discuss a lot on this episode.(3:16) The role of media practitioners during these depressing and scary times(7:52) How she handles her bashers and their value(17:40) An interesting Ateneo girls’ CR story about her first billboard(20:30) The true meaning of how “nakakapogi ang basketball??”Please forgive the less than 100% audio qualtiy, I’m still improving on this show! Thank you again veeery much, Bianca for your generosity with your time and answers for the show!Credits to Quino Papa for the show’s music.

Welcome to another episode of the Quarantuhan series! We have television host, former PBB Housemate, mother-with-the-longest-pregnancy Super Bianca Gonzalez-Intal! (wow bigtime, thanks ma @FQMom for the konek!) Join us for PART 1 of our beautiful conversation with varying (relevant?) topics such as…(3:20) How she deals with being the “ilaw ng tahanan,” as she handles the household’s vibe during this pandemic. (20:31) Which Quarantine Personality she is, (22:17) How she compartmentalizes the different priorities she has and how her husband JC stays in basketball shape, (22:55) How her “Paano Ba ‘To” video series…(or SHOW?) started and its story, (33:51) What we can do during these strange times to be responsible citizens.Credits to Quino Papa for the show’s music.

From the Mom and Son Podcast, I bring you the first episode of the QUARANTUHAN SERIES! Here we chat with different personalities, pick their brains and ask them about the randomness of their lives.Today we have Basketball Superstar Thirdy Ravena, who recently signed with San-En NeoPhoenix for the B League in Japan. (3:08) What led him to this decision and how does he feel about this new journey? (9:59) We look back at his days with the Ateneo Blue Eagles, where he won 3 Finals MVP Awards for the UAAP Men's Basketball Division. (21:00) I threw a couple of ballers' names and asked who he thinks would win in a 1-on-1 basketball game against him. (25:27) We also talk sneakers, my experience of seeing him wear almost impossible to get Jordans to school and what started his love for shoes.Thank you for joining the show Thirdy, best of luck in Japan!Special thanks to Quino Papa for the show's intro and extro music!

Episode 77! We have completed one and a half years of weekly podcasts and would like to thank everyone for the support they have given for this show, from comments to questions and everything else, we are very grateful and are excited to announce our individual future shows. This is actually our final episode for the weekly format but we’ll be releasing a Mom and Son Podcast episode every MONTH instead.GIVEAWAY ALERT! What was your favorite episode and why? Let us know by posting on FB/Twitter/IG and use the hashtag #MomAndSonPodcast and tag us @doremifausto (Twitter/IG) Anton Fausto (FB), @FQMom (FB) @TheFQMom (IG) for a chance to win tickets to the Financial Literacy Summit this July 11!For more info on what’s happening and who’s speaking, you can check out finlitsummit.ph !

Are things going back to normal? Is it safe to go out? Will my family be provided for? How will I pay for my future? This pandemic has only brought more and more questions into our lives and our discussion today aims to guide ourselves and all our listeners on how to approach the financial questions we have during this pandemic. It’s always important to have a high FQ and be wise with our money decisions but this pandemic has magnified the need to be wise with these decisions. We revisit the 3 Basic Laws of Money and I share how I am now a fruit/bread vendor. We also look at how some companies have practiced resilience in the past and the lessons we learned that can be applied today.#MomAndSonPodcast

The FQ Mom is back! For the past two weeks, she was on a hiatus to finish her book, the 2nd book in the FQ series. Today, we’re diving into this self-imposed “working break,” which could be described as a break from everything else, to focus on one goal in work. But with this break, there are other lessons that were learned and could be applied to any industry, it doesn’t need to be just about writing a book. Join the conversation and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

We have ultimate fitness instructor, former UP Pep Squad Captain and constant ray of sunshine, Cam Lagmay on the podcast today! We talk about her fitness story, how she arrived to where she is now, what guides does she follow when it comes to being mindful in what she does. Have you ever heard of Binaural Beats and Spiritual Alchemy? A lot more lessons and positivity to be discussed on this podcast, especially with the growing need for positivity and well-being during the GOAT of all bad years this generation has experienced. Join the discussion and stream the episode now*The FQ Mom is not part of this episode as she is having a 2-week hiatus to focus on completing her book. Wish her luck!#MomAndSonPodcast

Starting a business right before the pandemic started?! Who are the people behind 808 Studio, the first dance fitness boutique studio in the Philippines, where a certain someone is actually a dance fitness instructor of! Meet Dot & Pia, the two people behind the business, their background and how they have made a pivot, even more drastic than how Ross instructed Joey and Rachel to do so with his couch. What happened when they found out their newly opened studio wouldn’t be able to be open and functional for the unforeseeable future? Stream the episode now!*The FQ Mom is not part of this episode as she is having a 2-week hiatus to focus on completing her book. Wish her luck!#MomAndSonPodcast

How come we only tell our loved ones how we feel, our fondest memories and our wishes for them when they’re not here to hear them anymore? Today we discuss the practice of expressing ourselves to our loved ones while they’re still alive. Our very own Kuya Marty just celebrated his birthday and we had a virtual celebration where all his loved ones got to say their well wishes and messages for him. We believe this practice would be beneficial to the giver and receiver of the messages moving forward. Stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

It’s exactly been ONE YEAR since the MYX VJ Search 2019 Finals! How has the past year been like? We dissect my past experiences; the highs and lows. We revisit the infamous Hailee Steinfeld interview, the challenges of navigating through this career and many more. As I look back at everything I’ve learned, I hope you get to pick up a thing or two from this episode!#MomAndSonPodcast

Amidst the craze over Michael Jordan and The Chicago Bulls’ latest documentary “The Last Dance,” I bring in fellow basketball lover Colin Salao to pick his brain for this extended episode. Colin recently started his own vlog about the NBA and shares how this vlog started and how it works. For this extended episode, we discuss and dissect a lot of concepts such as the difference of basketball generations, Jordan vs. Lebron, Kai Sotto bringing hope to the Philippines and his comparison to Manny Pacquiao as a sports legend in the Philippines. Join us and feast on some much-needed basketball content amidst the drought caused by this pandemic!Check him out Colin Salao on Youtube or click this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS_d5Sgc_VsdnMqP6LvkyKg#MomAndSonPodcast

I had the chance to chat and learn from two OG MYX VJs Luis and Nikki, during a recent #MyxItUp episode! Today we discuss lessons we learned from that experience, from advice they gave to our observations of how they interacted during that interview. Relive the days when we would see them give us the newest music videos in this semi #throwback episode.#MomAndSonPodcast

We’re back with PART TWO of our conversation with VJ Edward Barber! Here, we answer YOUR questions that were sent in before the interview. How do Edward’s parents face the reality of the negativity and bashers he faces? Where does he see himself in the future? What is his mindset when it comes to his career? Many more questions, answered right here on the #MomAndSonPodcast Stream the episode now!

We finally have Anton's Co-VJ on Myx, Mr. Edward Barber on the podcast! Join our anecdote and story-filled discussion that extended to us having to make two episodes for this one! He shares why he joined PBB, how he got to where he is now and his plans for the future. Join the conversation and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

What is Sunk Cost Fallacy? Today we go back to finance (but this can be applied to other aspects in our lives) and discuss this concept. This is when we put too much value and importance to the time and resources we have already used up on a decision even if continuing it is already irrational. From financial concepts to The Office and relationships, let’s learn about this more. Join the conversation and stream the episode now!#MomandSonPodcast

Happy New Holy Week and new quarter everyone! Since we won’t be able to do the common Holy Week practices, we talk about changing up these traditions. Although we’re limited to the confines of our homes, that doesn’t mean we won’t be able to live out the spirit of the season. What other practices and routines do we have that may use some reinventing? We also share our practice of culling our things not only as a physical cleaning up experience but as an emotional and spiritual one as well. Join us and stream the episode now!#MomandSonPodcast

Our guest for today is Anton’s co-VJ on Myx. She recently released a vlog about cleaning her room which she hasn’t slept in for TWO YEARS because of the clutter. What led to her reaching this point? Let’s learn from her as she shares her story. We also get to learn about how Ai keeps her make-up consistently on point, something FQ Mom admires! Join the discussion and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

In this lockdown era, we still need to take care of ourselves and let our lives carry on despite the pandemic happening all around us. Now that we are almost 2 weeks in this situation, how can we be productive with our time? We talk about the importance of consciously allotting time for exercise and time to spend with one’s self. We have been dealt a tricky hand during these days, but we still have the option on how to play these cards. Don’t forget to wash your hands, practice social distancing and join our conversation (remotely) by streaming this episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

It is indeed a very challenging time amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic that has forced families to stay at home and change their lifestyle for the unforeseeable future. Families are now spending more time together so our family thought, "Besides practicing proper hygiene and social distancing, what else can we do to help?" We as a Filipino people are all experiencing this calamity and we wish to share other ideas on how to be productive during this time and how we can help our country get past this situation. As one nation, let's pray together to get through this time.

Today on the show we have my oldest friend, Rolf Lamela, who lives on the same street as I do, and another long-time friend, Martin Awid, who lives in the village nearby. We discuss how integral it was having a constant set of friends in our childhood. We even share some stories like our different circumcision experiences and how we would still hang out with each other anyway; from action figures to dancing to basketball and to the real world. Join the conversation and stream the episode now!

There’s a reason I call my second brother Enrique a monk. From being a member of the football varsity team in Grade School to being part of the dance teams in High School and College, how does he manage his time and priorities while being an honor graduate from one of the most challenging courses in Ateneo with a balanced social life? We discuss his time management skills through his experiences such as studying and passing all 3 levels of the CFA test while working. Learn how to efficiently maximize your time by taking some time to listen to this episode!#MomAndSonPodcast

Amidst all the #AshMatt news of their secret wedding and “Divine Intervention,” my mom and I dive deeper into this situation and how a parent-child relationship like this may come to be. We share our own takes on it, what if we were in their shoes? Join in on the fun and don’t forget the hashtag!#MomAndSonPodcast

Still feeling the Valentine’s fever? Today we discuss how relationships were: relationship status, when a couple is actually legit together and more! How different was the dating scene and rules back in my mom’s Baby Boomer time compared to today’s Millennial/Gen-Z? Join the discussion and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

Now that we’re done with the hardest month of the year (so far), we may be experiencing some sort of burn out, whether it’s in your career, love life, or any other aspect of your life. How do you spot burn out? What causes it, and most importantly, how do you deal with it? We discuss burn out today coincidentally the same time my body is experiencing some form of burn out so please excuse my voice because of my colds. Hindi ka mahahawa just by listening to this episode so join the discussion and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re in a romantic relationship or not, Valentine’s is an opportunity to show your love and appreciation for your loved ones. Because of societal pressures and marketing tactics, we are sometimes led to believe that we must spend a lot of money to show our love. We may believe that the more money we spend, the more love we prove, but that’s not the case. There are different ways to show your love and we discuss the 5 love languages people possess. It is good to know which language resonates with you the most, and especially with that of your partner or loved one you want to show appreciation for. Spread the love and join in on the conversation now!#MomAndSonPodcast

As we mourn the loss of one of the most influential people our generation has seen, Kobe Bryant, we also remember a great artist who left us way earlier than we hoped for, Mac Miller. In this new segment of the Mom and Son Podcast: Mom Listens to Son’s Music, we do a brief review on Mac Miller’s recent posthumous album, Circles. I make my mom listen to the songs Good News, Blue World and Hand Me Downs from his album and we discuss her opinions on these songs. There are different lessons to be learned from this simple activity.Note: My mom doesn’t listen to hip hop or rap music whatsoever!#MomAndSonPodcast#MacMiller #Circles #GoodNews #BlueWorld #HandMeDowns

We tend to focus on the exercise aspect of getting fit most of the time and overlook or forget the importance of having a proper diet. People say “Abs are made in the kitchen,” as it would contribute to 80% of what is needed to do compared to the 20% that exercise affects. We discuss how our family has tried to implement a healthier lifestyle through the structure of our meals, how we buy our food etc. Here’s to a healthier 2020!

With the recent eruption of Taal Volcano, the entire nation is panicking. We recall the eruption of Pinatubo decades ago and analyze to see what lessons we can learn from this calamity. We share safety tips on dealing with the ash, etc.Our prayers go out to everyone, especially those heavily affected and we pray that we stand together as a nation through these hard times.#MomAndSonPodcast

It’s time for us to commit and execute our new year resolutions! Trying to live a healthier lifestyle? Want to save and invest more money? We have these amazing goals and resolutions but the truth is that it’s very hard to stick to these goals. Today we discuss our mindset this 2020 on how to follow through with our resolutions through structure and commitment devices. What is a commitment device? Stream now and start you year right!#MomAndSonPodcast

Happy New Year everyone! For our belated final episode of 2019, we have a recap on the podcasting year that has passed and the different way our family conducted our family goal setting this year. Since we are entering a new decade, we conducted a decade in review in addition to the annual year check-list. Thank you again to everyone who has been supporting our journey so far and we can't wait to accompany your commutes/drives/random days through our episodes!

Today’s episode features one of Cuadro’s founders, Cyril Sindac. (The other one is Javi Ocampo). We discuss how Cuadro was formed, the purpose behind it and why they put up this online platform for artists and art customers. People who are interested in purchasing quality local art can use this platform and artists who want to get their art out can do so through Cuadro. Learn their story and stream the episode now!You can check them out on their website cuadroartgallery.com and @cuadro.art on Instagram.#MomAndSonPodcast

I JUST CELEBRATED MY BIRTHDAY! Turning 23 or turning a year older for anyone is always a big deal but what people don’t see on the social media posts and birthday greetings are the big scary questions. Am I where I want to be? Am I doing the things I thought I would be doing by the time I was this age? This Mom and Son Podcast episode is a a discussion about this aspect of life with none other than 55 year old FQ Mom as she gives her insight and wisdom to this annual milestone I have just celebrated. Join in on the conversation and stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

Today’s episode features Marvin Fausto and balikbayan Bong Aquino, long-time bestfriends from Ateneo High School who had just celebrated their batch’s 40th High School Anniversary. We discuss the importance of reunions and the kind of mindset they have developed towards friendship through the years. Tito Bong actually moved to Chicago, USA many years ago and shares how to keep a friendship alive despite the distance. Join in on the kwentuhan and tawanan! Stream the episode now!#MomAndSonPodcast

Last week of November! Good day everyone, we have a short but sweet solo episode today for the Mom and Son Podcast. I discuss the importance and value of having “ME TIME.” What does it mean and why is this being discussed? As the Christmas season has already arrived (at least here in the Philippines), being with other people, reuniting with loved ones is extremely highlighted that we may believe that it should always be like this. The void or disparity between someone who is with other people and someone who is just with himself is a lot more evident and this episode discusses why that’s not a bad thing. I invite everyone to join this episode and try to further appreciate the activity of being with yourself and enjoy this “Mandatory ME Time,” that is introduced and explained in this episode.#MomAndSonPodcast

Now it’s the mom’s turn! The son is now the interviewer, the mom the interviewee. We jump back to parenting in her early years, her view on ageing and the afterlife, etc. Join our date and we hope you date your mom/son after this, using deliberate questions!#MomAndSonPodcast

Today we take you all on our Mom and Son date! Instead of the routine questions parents ask children when talking, we used a different way to achieve the goal of getting to know each other better. For this episode, the mom was the interviewer and the son, the interviewee.Join our date and date your moms/sons as well!#MomAndSonPodcast

Growing up, pinalo ka ba ng magulang mo? Or now that you have your own kids, will you also practice spanking as a form of discipline for grave offenses or deliberate acts of disobedience? In this changing time of society, we discuss how and why spanking was done in our childhood, the proper way to do so and the risks of spanking. Join the conversation, stream the episode now and let us know your opinion on this matter!#MomAndSonPodcast

From Manila to New York, Arthur Tan has served as a DJ in both party scenes. After studying in New York, he now lives there and works as a studio engineer in Brooklyn. We discuss his story of becoming a DJ, how he decided to leave the Philippines to pursue his career in the States.#MomAndSonPodcast

Going back to school way after your 50s? We discuss the experience of Rose and Marvin’s experience as they just completed a week certificate course in Behavioral Economics in Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. How was the experience like, meeting and learning with some of the best minds from around the world? We discuss the challenges of going back to school and the like.#MomAndSonPodcastStream it now!

Good day! Should one take a gap year? Whether it's before High School, College or work, what is the motivation and purpose behind taking a gap year? What is the mom’s point of the view? The son’s? Stream it now!

We got Son No.1 for today’s episode! Brand’eM has recently turned 4 years old and is a rare scenario of a start-up that didn’t lose money in its starting years. How did this happen? Join us as we talk about the challenges Martin faces being the boss at an early age, how he manages his company and some insights of his based on his experience in the industry. 1:07 - What does Brand eM’ do? 8:44 - How he learned how to be a boss, 10:35 - His journey to take the step of starting his own business, 14:04 - balance of being a boss, 20:09 - his company's practice of conducting Industry Research, 29:33 - how this generation perceive what a good brand is.Stream it now!#MomAndSonPodcast

For our last season of this year's Mom and Son Podcast, we have Graphic and Brand Designer, Rocky Alli of Pino Studios for an interesting discussion on creativity and his personal story on how he reached where he is today. 6:43 - The importance of having different creative outlets, 15:30 - How Rocky decided to become a graphic designer back in college, 19:32 - Dealing with the financial aspect of a creative profession and the psychic income, 30:09 - How he stays at the top of his game while managing Pino studios, 32:35 - Pino Studios, 36:48 - How everyone is creative, 38:28 - A childhood memory that sparked Rocky’s designing career.Stream it now!#MomAndSonPodcast

We have another VJ Samm Alvero episode! The kwentuhan and lessons continue, as we discuss the new technosport from Japan, which is now part of the NCAA, Hado (2:47). We tackle how she finds balance in her career as she wears many hats as a TV & Events Host, a manager at Electric Studio and a part of the Hado squad (12:04). We also bring up the millennial culture of “hustle and grind” and how we believe one should have just enough of this (18:28). Stream now!#MomAndSonPodcast

PUSO! Today we sit down and talk with one of the main men behind the battlecry of our national Philippine Men's Basketball Team, Gilas Pilipinas. Learn how Coach Chot's love for basketball began, his journey to become a basketball coach. (1:50) The FIBA World Cup just finished and he shares his opinions on how the team performed after going winless this year. (14:08) We also reminisce on the historic game back in 2013 when we broke the curse against our Asian basketball rivals - South Korea. (22:30) Coach Tab Baldwin of the Ateneo Blue Eagles also had a statement about Philippine Basketball Culture and Coach Chot comments on this. (24:51) Lastly, we talk about the Philippine Basketball Program in general and what he believes we should do if we want to legitimately compete with the best in the world. (29:33) #MomAndSonPodcast #FIBAWC #GilasPilipinas

VJ Samm's 2 M's deserves 2 episodes so here we have the first part of our Samm Alvero Special! We discuss the story of her famous online show with MYX, Pop Cooltured. How did it start? What's the deal with her "Big Payong?" She shares her story and even about the time she received a lot of backlash and controversy for one of her episodes. Stream it now!#MomAndSonPodcast

Happy new month and Happy Birthday to our very own FQ Mom! She turns 55 tomorrow so be sure to send your well wishes and prayers for her. :) In line with this, we discuss the idea of ageing, how the physical body inevitably deteriorates and how one tackles this harsh reality. There is a proper way to deal with ageing according to FQ Mom, join us and stream now!#MomAndSonPodcast

How do you make the most out of every peso you spend when you travel? People say that traveling is something you spend on that actually makes you richer. What does this mean? Join us as we discuss some of our FQ tips when it comes to traveling and why we believe it is an important activity to save up for and practice wisely!

My brothers and I grew up not watching TV or playing video games on weekdays. How did this rule and the structure of these rules affect us growing up? We discuss and actually discover how little tweaks and edits to house rules can have huge effects that help shape the character of kids growing up. We have mentioned the baywindow performances many times in our past episodes, as well as the FQ Mom’s articles. We dive deeper into this “ritual” of performing before bedtime. Join us and stream now!