PoVcast - A Boomer & a Millennial's Point of View

Langit ka... Lupa Ako... LMAO Does social status really matter in relationships? Do people really look at someone else's job, house or vehicle/s that they drive before starting something serious with that person? Is life like the telenovelas that we have watched where the parents pay the poor individual to leave their son or daughter? Find out how our povcasters react to this issue and how one parent bribed one of our hosts to leave her child alone! 

In this last part of this two-part special, Nin and Mok will share their tips to other couples who are also in a LGBTQIA+ relationship. They will share their secrets, quarrels, and their dreams ahead as a couple! Find out why Nin deleted all his Facebook and Instagram pics before meeting Mok face to face and why this particular "attitude" in the LGBTQIA+ dating world has to change... Also, find out if they have plans tying the knot in the future and if they have plans of having our Boomer povcaster as their Ninang...

Nin & Mok... Our very first guests on this podcast and on this Valentine's week!!! They will talk about how they've first met back in 2021 during the middle of the pandemic, what keeps the relationship burning and how hard or easy it is as an LGBTQIA+ couple in today's time. Find out how our Boomer povcaster reacts to this kind of relationship and what is the secret that this couple can share to new, old or struggling same-sex relationships.

No, it's not yet Ghost Month... No, it's not yet the Halloween... No, no one died recently... But since it is the "Love month," we would also talk about this newly-coined term "Ghosting" that the Millennials & Gen Zs use very loosely on gatherings, on social media and mostly on drinking sessions. What is Ghosting and why is it bad to "ghost" someone? Find out what are Boomer & Millennial "povcasters" think about this scary topic and also sharing their own "ghosting" experiencessssss...

It is the Love month once again! What a perfect way to start this passionate, colorful and vibrant month with loving your own self! But let's get to the important topic! Do you "pleasure" yourself? Is it okay to pleasure yourself? Is it better than actual sex? Let's find out what our boomer "povcaster" say about these taboo questions!

"What happens in El Nido stays in El Nido?" - Don't think so! In this episode, your "povcasters" will reminisce the last 6 years that they have known each other. From where they've met, then creating this podcast to arguments or disagreements over the years. Also, find out why their last trip to El Nido was a very memorable one, hence the title and cover photo of this episode. Names dropping in 3...2...1...

It's the Chinese New Year! A lot of our traditions, beliefs, and "pamahiins" came from this very rich culture! Find out the beliefs of our resident Boomer, Momcy, that may have guided, inspired and motivated her throughout these years. Also, find out if Millennials believe in these traditions too! Lastly, we will talk about Zodiac Signs and why one of our "povcasters" believe in asking for a person's sign to profile his or her personality! 

It's the most wonderful time of the year... Or maybe the most dreaded one for the "younger" generation??? Find out how our resident Millennial "povcaster" answer the usual questions that relatives ask on reunions. From "tumaba ka yata?" to "kelan ka na ba talaga mag-aasawa?" to "bakit yung pinsan mo successful na, ikaw ganyan ka pa din?" And a little tip or two to both the young and old generations to make this season a reason to be grateful for. 

Opening tents/hammocks in the middle of the night... buried bones of a shipwreck... two children playing in the restroom... These are just some of the encounters that our Boomer & Millennial povcasters will talk about in this episode. Find out why these elements decided to finally "unveil" themselves in one of the famous diving destinations in the Philippines.

We have known her for her funny antics, timeless "pakalkal" stories and boomer outdated responses but what else do we know about our Boomer host, Momcy? In this episode, Momcy will share her personal struggles from growing up in a dysfunctional family, to working as a serbidora at 18 years old to being a single parent raising three kids. She will also share her dreams moving forward to her Senior year and the regrets that she has along the way that might help parents and wannabe-parents in the future... PS. Apologies for the runny-nose 🤧

Do you feel lonely, anxious or depressed? Do you sometimes feel that it is very hard to wake up in the morning doing the same thing all over again? Do you sometimes question the reason of your existence and why things are not getting your way as planned? In this episode, we will talk about why there is a growing number of people especially the younger generation who is spending at most 7 minutes of their time to help them fight stress, focus and live a happier life. No pills, no books to read, no too-good-to-be-true promises. Also,  AJ will share his journey of this "practice" and why the Boomers find this activity "demonic."

10.10, 11.11 & 12.12 SALES are waving! The Christmas Season is just around the corner and these last few months mark the busiest and most profitable time of the year for sellers! In this second installment of Online Selling Tips & Tricks, we will discuss the following topics: - To rent a space or to set up an online shop at home? - Where to buy the cheapest waybill printer? Do I need to buy my own pouches, bubble wraps etc.? - The whole order process. From the moment the buyer makes an order to "Order Received." - When and how will I get paid? Do I need to have a bank account or is Gcash okay? - The Power of Ads.

Calorie Deficit, Keto, Intermitttent Fasting? If you have heard any of these terms, chances are you have at least tried one or 2 of these diet methods. In this episode, we will talk about diets and weight loss over the years and how effective or harmful they are/were. Also, our Millennial "povcaster" AJ, will talk about how he lost 8KGS within 4 months and the "best" way to not gain weight ever AGAIN!

Kylie Jenner, Bella Hadid, Arci Munoz... These celebrities have paved the way in normalizing "Plastic Surgery" in this day and age. Three decades ago, celebrities and even normal people would deny and would be ashamed in admitting that they have gone "under the knife." Today, Millennials and Gen Z's are parading the parts of their bodies that they have enhanced, posting their before and after photos and referring their followers to the doctors that have helped them achieved their new looks. Is this just a trend or will this go away too? Find out how our Baby Boomer and Millennial "PoVcasters" react to this new-found way of self-love.

The month of June marks The Minimalist Essentials' 1st Year Anniversary (which is owned by our Millennial Podcaster - AJ)! With over 25K plus items sold on Lazada, Shopee & Facebook Marketplace in a span of 12 months, AJ will share a few tips & tricks on how to start your own E-Commerce business, how to choose your first product, where to source it and how to handle the day to day operations. For old sellers who are having a hard time making their online business profitable, he will also share some ideas that might be of help. Do you think you are ready to take a leap of faith and quit your day job to start your own business? Listen to find out if this kind of business is really for you!

We've been receiving a lot of feedback regarding how Momcy & AJ met. In this episode, they will go back memory lane and share how they've met, when and where they've met and their first impression of each other! Stay tuned as they will be unveiling more details for the upcoming Second Season!

A dream house, a fancy car or maybe an island for yourself? When we were kids, these are the usual dreams that our parents taught us to achieve when we grow up. Have these ideas of success changed throughout generations? Listen how Momcy & AJ exchange dreams and aspirations of both generations and why our resident Millennial "povcaster's" dream is to not go back to the Corporate world.

What was your parents' "favorite weapon" when punishing you when you were a kid? Everyone of us grew up in very different households and our parents have very different ways of disciplining us as children. Back in the 90s, it was very common to hear stories of "palo," "buntal," & "latigo" but were those ways effective in disciplining children? If those ways were still being practiced today, do you think our society will allow it in this day and age? Find out how our our two "povcasters" were disciplined back in the day and what our "Tiger Mom" Momcy's favorite weapon is. 

"Parang TUMABA ka?," Filipino time, Manana Habit, speaking English perfectly, "You're so old-traditioned!" These are just some of the cultures or habits that we've grew up with. From your not-so-favorite Tita commenting about your weight, from saying "I am on my way" even if you just took a bath to making fun of other ethnicities on how they pronounce some English words. In this episode, we will talk about these toxic traits we Filipinos have and how to be better empathetic individuals next time not just to our fellow Filipinos but also on a global level.

Today, March 1st, marks the 6th Veganniversary (Vegan Anniversary) of our resident Millennial podcaster, AJ. Find out how a huge "global uproar" way back in 2015 made him change his lifestyle and how it changed a lot of his social interactions too. From family reunions to dining-out and even personal celebrations. Also, find out where to score good Vegan food in the Metro that are "Momcy-approved," being the big-meat eater that she is. 

From saving for insurance, a house, travel and a whole lot more, Millennials nowadays have some disposable income to spend on to and live the life the way that they want. Find out how different "handling money" is for Baby Boomers during their youth and why our resident Boomer, Momcy, wishes she was just born in our generation :p

"Wala ka pa ding anak?" "Kelan ba kami magkaka-apo?" "Pag hindi ka nag-anak, sino mag-aalaga sayo pagtanda mo?'" As a Millennial/Gen Z, we always hear these questions mostly on every reunions that we go to. Find out why most young adults are thinking of not having kids anymore. Also, know the reason the why these boomer-parents are so eager in wanting "apos" from their children believing it is a requirement for a fulfilling life.

Everybody has or have had his or her own TOTGA (The One That Got Away) story. For our Valentine's day episode, we will talk about Momcy's ultimate TOTGA and how hard it is to move on from that one person that truly touched her heart. Will AJ share some TOTGA story too? I don't know about you but your really have to listen to the whole episode to find out!

Every individual show their love and affection in different ways. Some shower their loved ones with gifts, some take the extra effort to spend their time just to be with their special someone & others say plenty of words of affection. Whatever your love language is, it is important for partners to be aware of it as this may cause some arguments in the future and to realize that each person is unique in showing their love and affection.

We always hear about stories of successes, fame and triumphs but we normally do not hear the failures that come before these joyous moments. In this episode, we will talk about the importance of failing at something and why it is not yet the end of the road for you.  This episode contains discussions of self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or anyone you know is struggling with similar thoughts, you can call the National Center for Mental Health hotline at 1553 (Luzon), or at 0917 899 8727 and 0908 639 2672 if you are anywhere from the Philippines. This episode was recorded on January 29, 2022.

For our first episode, Momcy will reminisce the "feels" of dating in the 80s. From having chaperones, to catching her bestfriend doing private stuff inside a cinema house and to being told by her Grandma that if her boyfriend will do "a certain thing" to her, she will get pregnant! We will also talk about Sex Education and how important it is to be learned by children from their parents.