Weekend Winedown Podcast
Casual conversations over a bottle of wine
Casual conversations over a bottle of wine
Show overview
Weekend Winedown Podcast launched in 2023 and has put out 39 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 22m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a TL-language Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Casual conversations over a bottle of wine.
From the publisher
As the busy weekend winds down, a millennial DINK couple sits down for a casual conversation while enjoying a bottle of wine. Hosted by husband and wife duo, Rem and Alvia. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms. New episode every Saturday or Sunday at 7PM PHT. Are you DINKs? Join us at dinkph.com. www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Latest Episodes
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Farewell, Weekend Winedown: A Toast to the Past, a Cheers to the Future! (Final Episode)
Join Rem and Alvia for one last casual conversation over (well, maybe not over) wine as they reminisce about their year-long podcast journey and announce an exciting new chapter! In this final episode of Weekend Winedown, we cover:* The unsustainable truth about weekly wine: Rem and Alvia reveal the hilarious and surprisingly expensive realities of their wine-fueled podcast.* Saying goodbye (maybe?): Hear their heartfelt reflections on a year of sharing stories and laughs.* Spotify Wrapped reveals: Find out what their listeners loved most and where their show traveled (with some hilarious surprises!).* Introducing DINKWAP: Discover their brand new podcast, focusing on the DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle (and so much more!).* The Snorene Scandal: A deep dive (with much laughter) into the juicy details of a recent celebrity controversy in the Philippines, and a discussion on public perception and privacy.* Wicked movie review: A passionate review of the "Wicked" movie musical, comparing it to the book and stage play.This episode is a bittersweet farewell to Weekend Winedown, filled with laughter, reflection, and the promise of exciting new content! Don't miss it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
How We Budget and Manage Our Finances (Part 2 of 2)
We both believe that personal finance is personal. There is no one size fits all.In the second part of our discussion, we continue sharing our approach to personal finance both as individuals and as a married DINK couple. Hopefully, it can help you formulate your own personal finance and investment strategy and habits.The conversation went so good, we had to break it into two episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
How We Budget and Manage Our Finances (Part 1 of 2)
We both believe that personal finance is personal. There is no one size fits all.But we do want to share our approach to it both as individuals and as a married DINK couple. Hopefully, it can help you formulate your own personal finance and investment strategy and habits.The conversation went so good, we had to break it into two episodes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
OFWs are Not Heroes
How the narrative of “Ang OFW ang mga bagong bayani” has been used and abused and needs to be changed for the ultimate benefit of OFWs.We also share our “Six” Theatrical experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Wala Nga Bang Karapatan Mag-Aral sa UP ang mga Mayayaman?
Alvia & Rem explore the nuances of economic standing, privilege, and unfair advantage that factor in getting into the University of the Philippines, the top academic institution in the country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Davao City Tour and Tech Meetup
Rem & Alvia roam around the streets of Davao City and meet up with tech communities within the area. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
TEDx Came Knocking and We Answered
Rem got invited as a one of the speakers for TEDx Lanang Avenue. With Alvia’s unwavering support, they headed on to Davao for the largest TEDx event in the Philippines. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Nakakabobo Ba Ang WFH?
Alvia and Rem react and chime in on the viral issue of the work from home versus onsite jobs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Sapagka’t Tayo’y Hamak na Mga Anak Lamang
The Parents-Always-Know-Best fallacy, the duality of elder “wisdom”, respect for elders as a justification for tolerating bad behavior, and the dangers of always trying to seek for parents’ approval.Also, congratulations, Carlos Yulo! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
The Friends We Lose Along the Way
How Alvia and Rem lost old friends and gained new friends during various stages in their lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Our Naga City (Bicol) Experience
Alvia and Rem go on a trip to Naga City to visit family, discover local history and heritage, and connect with Bicol tech communities.Huge thanks to the Go Family, DevCon Legazpi, Naga City LGU, and Naga College Foundation for making us feel welcome during our stay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Angeles City Kapampangan Heritage
Alvia and Rem go on a weekend trip to Angeles City to organize a tech meetup and rediscover Rem’s Kapampangan roots. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Musical May!
Alvia and Rem got the chance to watch three—THREE—theatre musicals in the month of May! And all were local productions: Rent, One More Chance: The Musical, and Pingkian. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Pipiliin Pa Ba Ang Pilipinas?
We explore the struggles of being Filipino and the guilt that comes with migrating and leaving the country. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
We Detest Boomer Energy
Alvia and Rem attend Incubus’ concert with a hoarde of Millenials. Meanwhile, back at the condo, another boomer is encountered. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Miss Saigon and Unplanned Oppa Fan Meet
Rem and Alvia, together with their “only” friend, Des, spend a whole Saturday full of events, both planned and unplanned.Are you DINKs or Dink Curious? Join us at dinkph.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
The Books We Grew Up With
Alvia and Rem reminisce about the books they used to love reading in grade school and high school. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Our Favorite Influencers
Alvia & Rem do an audio-mukbang episode while sharing their fondness of a few social media influencers.You may also follow these content creators:* Tina (Dooby) - https://youtube.com/@Doobydobap* Jessica Lee - https://youtube.com/@jessicaleeseul* Jeeca (FoodieTakesFlight) - https://www.instagram.com/thefoodietakesflight This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
MMFF "Rewind" Review and Storytelling in Philippine Cinema
Alvia and Rem share their thoughts on "Rewind", starring Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, and directed by Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz
Do You Feel Old?
Our couple coins the term “Zenial” for people like them who are Millenials-in-Denial. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.weekendwinedown.xyz