The KTM Podcast

Unknown to many, we three are introverts! But of course with our jobs that require us to be extra social 90% of the time, how do we cope? This week we talk about how we've adapted... or "faked" our way to perform in our roles. How about you, what things have you faked to succeed in something? Is it a good thing to "fake" skills, responses, or attitudes? Share your thoughts with us!:) Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

We invited the biggest fangirl we've ever met! In this episode, our dear friend and Inquirer sportswriter Celest Flores shares with us her adventures and her long history of fangirling (from local music artists and student-athletes, to her "true love" today—Exo's Chan-yeol). Celest also gave the girls an interesting quick course on the terminologies and the things that make Kpop Idols different from artists and celebrities. When do you stop being a fan of someone? What do you feel about artists who have different personas on and off the cam/stage? Share us your insights!:) Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast #kpop #exo #thektmpodcast #bts #blackpink #army #blink #exoL #fangirl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

This week, your KTM girls finally talk about money matters! We share how we spend our paycheck, where we invest our money on, and how we make money work for us. Can money buy happiness? Share your money management tips with us! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast #money #financialtips #financialindependence #budgeting #budgettips --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

This week, we have Subselfie's Toni Tiemsin and Kris Pasion on the show to give us a deep dive into drop-in chatrooms, the newest social media platform. Our media experts share their comprehensive tour around this trend, and gives their thoughts on how it can be further maximized especially during this time where information and content is king. What do you think about these new online spaces? Share them with us!:) Drop in! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @thektmpodcast #twitterspaces #clubhouse #thektmpodcast #technology #socialmedia #communication --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In friendships, we win some, and then we lose some along the way. With the recent airing of the F.R.I.E.N.D.S reunion, this episode recounts how our friendships evolved over the years—how some fell apart and how we managed to keep really good ones. We also share how we express our "tampo" to our friends and of course give tips on how we can make amends. How about you, how do you mend tampo between you and your best friends? Send us a message :) Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast #friendsreunion #friends #thektmpodcast #life101 #adulting #relationships #friendship --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

We are hardworkers! Recording during the Labor Day week, our episode is a very hardworking masterclass about the efforts we make to catch our crushes' attentions. We have the landi (flirting) expert, Dale De Vera on the show and he shared us some of his trade secrets—how he slides into DMs, his best emojis, and how he levels up from friendship to something more. Have your own landi tips we can find useful? Send us a message!:) You look good today! *wink* Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Curious Mars is back! We received a variety of very deep questions this week, like why is Lian single? And what will happen if we eat ourselves? This episode also contains good dissections of what will happen to us if technology and internet were to be taken away for a day, what people might find weird in our homes, and how we are emoting to Taylor Swift's new tracks from the vault. On more serious levels, we also talked about mob mentality, mental wellness related to applying for a job in the pandemic, and well, the perfect romantic scenarios in Lian's head, which is of course the reason why she's single. Got more questions? Send them in via: Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In this episode we share our review of our year in the COVID-19 lockdown. How did we cope? What new hobbies did we discover? Did our life change in those 365 days? We also share the things that we're grateful for, places and people we sorely miss, and the first activities we'll do when the gates open again. What are your lockdown takeaways? Share them with us! See you soon! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Youtube: https://bit.ly/34PXTGU Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.me/the_ktmpodcast Message: anchor.fm/ktmpodcast/message Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In celebration of women all over the world, we talk about our female heroes, gender equality and some struggles we had moving around a society led by men. Do we think we'd get there quicker if we were men? How do we deal with old-fashioned gender standards? And what do we think about women who bring other women down? This episode is also our salute to all the strong women whose trails have created ways that led us to become the girls we are today. What are the best qualities of your female heroes? Share them with us! Yaaas girl! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast Twitter/Facebook: @thektmpodcast Curious Cat: The_KTMPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Still feeling the fresh potentials of the new year, we talk about decluttering. What do we feel about tidying up? Do we still ask ourselves if our possessions "spark joy"? How do we decide which things need to go? We have our very own experts OC Angelique and Madame Hoarder Lian share their ideas this week. Angelique: Only purchase and keep the things that you need in the present ✨ Sam: I'll keep it if it can move me forward closer to my dreams. If not, bbye!

We love music! This week we share our most played tracks and favorite idol icons. We also dive into how music affects us, the way we emote, workouts, and even our productivity at work. About 70% of this episode was dedicated to our singing so we hope you pardon us, and enjoy instead, this highlight of our music career. How about you, what's your go-to soundtrack? Hello from the other side! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast Twitter: @thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

To all the boys we loved before, this one's for you! With Valentine's Day in the air, we share about our puppy loves and first heartbreaks. This conversation covers some possibly incriminating revelations about our past crushes and a few blind items but forgive us we just really want to have a good laugh (with the status of our love lives, or the lack of it, except Angelique, of course). We concluded that our puppy loves truly brought us to where we are today so we really are grateful. And like Lian, quoting one of our favorite philosophers, we say: "You made me stronger by breaking my heart." (R. Velasquez, 1995)

As the world slowly opens up travel opportunities this year, we take a look at our aspirations of having a master's degree abroad. This episode features Erasmus Scholar and Journalist Sophia Balod who shares the steps she took towards achieving her life-changing dream—from writing her application letters, to finding a place near her Uni in Amsterdam. All four girls are on different timezones this week, cause yknow KTM's international nasty girls always make it work! We say you go for it ;) Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast Curious cat: https://curiouscat.qa/the_ktmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Come back to the young and beeyootiful you! This week we explore the exciting world of Philippine show business in the 90s and early 2000s. What do we want back? What are the juiciest issues of them all? Are we for "love teams"? We also share our favorite lines from our list of best movies for all time, which was a fun banter to do with friends, we realized. How about you, what are your fave Filipino movie lines? Chika minute! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast Curious cat: https://curiouscat.qa/the_ktmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Your Mars dressed up nicely for this season finale because we have Carol Malasig of @almostdiplomatic in the show. She shared us how it is like being a diplomat's wife, traveling and meeting people all the time. With our 2021 intentions of going out and about (fingers are crossed on this one), we also asked her to walk us through how to be 'sosyal' in terms of clothing and demeanor. This episode revealed some of Lian's hiccups covering the more 'premium' beats. We had a great time in this episode and we hope finally, we'd be able to use these lessons in real life (aka the world outside the Internet). Would you like some tea? Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast Curious cat: https://curiouscat.qa/the_ktmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Goodbye 2020, hello 2021! We're starting the new year with conversation enders because we Mars resolved to make better use of our time. We talk about the instances we leave chats on "Seen" and recounted the times we have sent emojis in lieu of goodbye. We also share how we gauge other people's interest (especially those we matched with on Bumble) and how we tell when it's time to cut our losses. Weird and funny questions also arrived at our Curious Mars box so tune in and enjoy our sparkling (?) NY treat! New year, same mars: Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

What makes something worth the hustle? Have we millennials really become optimization addicts? In this episode we talk with another KTM sibling, Job Sauler, who shared his mindset and routines in building the life he aspires to have. He also tells us the ups and downs of creating a start-up digital marketing agency in Sydney, which has always been his aspiration. Got something to share about your own hustle story? DM us on Instagram @theKTMpodcast! Hustle mandatories: Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Still the most wonderful time of the year, we talk about Christmas and the best presents we've seen over the years. We also talk about the art of recycling gifts and responsible godparenting. As bonus, we also share our top reco brands you might consider wrapping for family and friends. Help us in our holiday shopping--what are your tips on thoughtful gift giving? For that gift that keeps on giving, subscribe! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4   Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G   Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN   Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Is it possible and ok to pursue two entirely different career aspirations? This week, our guest Edma Remillano shares finding joy and purpose in her switch from a well-established journalism career to baking. This episode is lined with so many insights fit for us who have our ideal jobs but still perhaps are thinking of turning another passion project into a full time venture. "You jump when you're scariest." -Edma Remillano Do you have related stories or insights you want to share? Just the usuals! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

This week, we make a case about quitting things that no longer serve us. While staying put and sticking it out to the end may be admirable feats, we also realise that there's power in a good quit. Listen to us share our thoughts on quitting jobs, relationships, and bad habits! We also answer questions from our listeners that dabbled on moving on and dealing with unreturned affections. You know what to do! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

We love Q&As! For this episode, we borrow a few cards from @werenotreallystrangers for a quick catch-up. We talk about our quarantine takeaways, latest Netflix binge (new recos!) and what we're snacking on. Three seasons in, we're sure you have had a good picture of us your KTM girls, from kalat to kuda, and so ladies and gentlemen, we bring you more! Subscribe! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Being in a world that is "always on" sure has its wonderful perks... until it begins creeping up to our nerves tagging along so much anxiety. How dependent have we become to social media? And how doomed are we, really? This episode takes off from Netflix' "The Social Dilemma" and the girls' protest and battle against this larger-than-life mesh of social networks. Share with us how being online has affected your own life! Subscribe! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

We wrap season two with a very special guest, another favorite Kapamilya and fellow Thomasian, Mikey Flores. In this episode he shares his experience coming out to his parents at a young age while figuring how to be comfortable in his own skin. A good portion of this episode also includes UST-Journalism kalat we *feel* you might find interesting. Links! Anchor: https://bit.ly/37AWzZ4 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fxui8G Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3d8KkEj Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30TcTmN Instagram: https://instagram.com/thektmpodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

The shows we watched growing up somehow has shaped how we see life today. In this episode, we share the best TV shows our life has seen, complete with our favorite quotes and all the feels. What's the TV show of your life? Share them with us, we need new shows to watch in this quarantine! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In your 30s and still aspiring to go back to school? In this episode we count the ways why you still should go for it. Listen to our guest Andrew Parungao share his experiences and setbacks entering law school and how he sees his life in the next months preparing for the Bar Exams. Join the convo, share your back to school stories or dreams with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Welcome to such a riot Curious Mars episode! Just the same, we answer questions from our listeners that varied from racial differences in relationships to body odor and to special guest requests. There's definitely no shortage of fun kuda and ramblings in this episode so join us! If you have more questions for your Mars, send them via curiouscat.me/TheKTMpodcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Is age really but a number? In this episode we talk about the challenges we experienced at 30. We also have Lian's sister, London Girl Bea Buan talk about knowing (and communicating) your worth, owning your choices, and actually enjoying the entire process of growing up. Join the conversation, share us what you feel about entering this decade! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Is it okay for women to make the first move? Recording on a Friday night (with glasses of wine in tow) your Mars talked about their attempts of making the first move on their crushes. Angelique shared her wins, while Sam and Lian recounted their lame but "effective" modus. How about you, on what ways have you made the first move? Share them with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Long Distance Relationships can be quite a challenge to a lot of couples. In this episode, we invited our friend Apple Gamboa to share her insights from her past LDRs and the modern ways that helped her manage the highs and lows of this relationship format. Join the conversation--are you open to LDRs? Or if you are in one, do share us how it has worked for you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Still on the topic of relationships and breakups, we talk about our top deal breakers! We ask ourselves the things we think could disqualify someone from a second date. We also deep dive into our own past experiences and compare how our deal breakers evolved from when we were younger (20s) now that we are adults in our 30s. Join the conversation and share us your insights. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

As we move forward to a new season, let's take a look at moving on from breakups

Feeling personally attacked by Taylor Swift (in a good way), the girls ramble about the new album drop, folklore. There is so much energy that had to be contained in this episode but come on, with self care and passion as the main thesis of this podcast, let's allow our tears to ricochet a little and together wallow in our exiles. What are your favorite folklore lines and tracks? Share with us!:) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

We have a special guest! For our season finale, we invited girl boss Charlene Cunanan who shares how she turned her passion projects into something profitable. Join this insightful conversion and who knows, you might just be inspired to build your own business or brand! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Back to self care in this pandemic, we answer questions from Lian's Curious Cat. Being your all-around Marzies, we shared answers about conspiracy theories to first job stuff to relationship issues. Join the conversation! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In this episode, your Marzies try to take things light with a quick Q&A. They play 'Fight' or 'Flight' to prompts such as DDS relatives, getting back with exes, eating spoiled food, internet trolls and other shenanigans. Join the conversation, message us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Still on quarantine and missing the thrills of being in a foreign land, your Mars share their Pro tips as hampaslupa travelers on trips that already feel like ages ago. Have your own budget travel hacks? Share them with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Claiming to be wiser now than ever, the girls talk to their younger selves about what they should have done better 10 years ago. As they look back, they realize there were cringe-worthy hairstyles, toxic relationships and opportunities lost. But wiser today, they also know it's all just part of becoming. Tune in and maybe you'll find wisdom to give your younger self, too! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Ready for more mature roles, your Marzies talk about dating apps and what makes them 'swipe right'. No spoilers, just tune in! ;) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In this episode, your KTM girls explore the top tier adult decisions they've made in their 20s. This chikahan revealed stories about moving outside PH (and moving back), breakups, and recently-found maturity in handling money. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

Titas of quarantine talk about headspace hanash and how they're coping with these anxiety-inducing times. They also share their budol buys, things they do offline, and videos to watch when you feel you need a time out. Have other recos? Send us a message! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message

In this episode, we talk about self-care, grooming and how they are tools to gain that ever elusive confidence to take on a cray cray world. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thektmpodcast/message