Weekend Winedown Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What started off as a joke topic, Alvia and Rem quickly realize they did actually watch a lot of movies included in the 2024 Oscars. They proceed on sharing their thoughts about these movies.Warning: This episode contains heavy spoilers. 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

A series of events lead Alvia and Rem to arrive on a decision on a long-standing discussion on whether or not to have kids. 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

Learning the responsibilities of leadership and management 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 get into how a lot of people negatively view other people’s successes and what to do instead. 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

For this Christmas Episode, we give our take on the recently viral internet debate. 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 couple spends Alvia’s birthday with good food and a toy fair. 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

Reminiscing on our daily college delicacies and how food spots in our previous colleges have changed through the years. 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

A week from having watched the Broadway musical Hamilton, Rem and Alvia reflect on how there are people who settle and those who strive for more. As the play put it, "I will never be satisfied". 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

Alvia and Rem look forward to the next chapter of their lives, and emphasize the importance of pursuing new frontiers and challenges. 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

As Alvia and Rem ponder on the next stage of their lives, they look back on the events and experiences that allowed them to even get to this point. 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 continue the discussion about found and blood families with the podcast's first ever guest, Des De Leon. 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 first ever guest, Des De Leon, graces us as we discuss the differences between found family and blood family, and recognizing their importance. 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

To celebrate their third wedding anniversary, Rem & Alvia went on a DIY trip to Cebu City. 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

At the height of the pandemic, Rem and Alvia had to deal with the uncertainty of quarantine lockdowns and pressure from family to get the small civil wedding that they wanted. 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

Learning to respect our own time by being selective with things we say "yes" to. 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

Having attended their first wine and cheese tasting event, Rem and Alvia reflect on the importance of spending money on experiences without breaking the bank. 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

Some of the things we had to unlearn from years of formal schooling 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

Factors that led us to start podcasting as a married DINK couple 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

Recognizing that our experiences and environment are different from others' 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