Aboard the Millennial Falcon
Aboard the Millennial Falcon
Bryan San Jose & Gabs Castillo
Bryan and Gabs are a pair of millennials navigating the complex galaxy of adulthood. Millennials live in an ever-changing world that constantly grows more complex with the passage of time so we can't help but feel like our goals are never within arms reach--maybe even light years away. This podcast won't give you all the answers because we don't have them either, but maybe we can figure out a way through this asteroid belt together onboard our aptly named Millennial Falcon. It's corny, but hey we got your attention!
Trick Or Treat, Scary Stories Before you Sleep
Warning: This episode revolves around spooky things including ghosts, demons, exorcisms, local folk tales about spirits, and more. We kept the mood light but listen cautiously (maybe under your blanket).  Have you ever been afraid of waking up at 3 AM? Do you hear things that go bump in the night?  Do you enjoy exploring the dark, unused rooms in your school? Buckle up and turn down the lights as we explore scary experiences, freaky stories, and haunting moments in celebration of Halloween!
Oct 31, 2022
1 hr 27 min
E-Sports: A New Hope for Gamers
Playing video games with the squad brings out the healthy (sometimes salty) competitive spirit. Growing up, we were taught that gaming was a hobby (and not the healthiest) and that’s all there was to it. Now, E-sports tournaments can have millions of dollars as a prize pool/ Join us frustrated gamers as we journey through the bright, hype, and hopeful industry of E-sports.
Oct 25, 2022
51 min
Hobby and Collection to Content Creation
Clickity Clack II: The Return of the Content Creator   After last week’s discussion on the technical nuances of mechanical keyboards, @girafabaya takes us on the second half of our journey that takes us deeper into mechanical keyboard community and the life of a rising star in the content creator galaxy. Join us as we explore creator codes, product reviews, having “good” problems, and more.
Sep 12, 2022
56 min
Welcome to the Mechanical Keyboard Universe
Clickity Clack: The Rise of Mechanical Keyboards     From QWERTY typewriters to keyboards worthy of their own display, our guest has loads to say. Join us as we explore the joys of collecting, building, and designing mechanical keyboards with @girafabaya, a content creator and our guide for this journey. His expertise and passion take us deeper into the intricate, technical, and satisfying nuances of this up-and-coming hobby.
Sep 5, 2022
48 min
Using the Power of Slang
Sheeeesh...! Witness the transforming power of slang, letting the old feel young once more. As words constantly transform and take on new meanings through the years, slang becomes an ever-evolving part of our lives. Some of us struggle to keep up with the latest terms and expressions, making us feel archaic. Join us as we embark on a curious journey into unfamiliar territory with two youthful guides leading us through the nuances of trending slang to help us stay updated, not outdated. Let’s vibe.
Aug 29, 2022
1 hr 21 min
Finding Life During Lockdowns
Trends come and go, but Dalgona coffee is forever. We’re looking back at a few trendy phenomena that took over a portion of our lives over the duration of this pandemic; from Dalgona coffee to E-numan (e-drinking parties) to morphing homes into jungles and back to Dalgona coffee. Join us as we look back at the two years of stressful lockdowns, quarantines, and time away from friends made easier by new hobbies and fun trends.
Aug 22, 2022
54 min
Timeline Jump: Pre-Facebook is the new Prehistoric
You wake up and the first thing you reach for is… your landline?  Once upon a time, smart phones didn’t greet people good morning and the internet was a novelty that some people thought wouldn’t take off. Join us as we take a nostalgic trip to the days of landlines, internet cards and cafes, and life before Facebook.
Aug 15, 2022
53 min
Navigating Change: Braving Uncharted Territory
At some point in our lives, we’ve thought of changing things up; whether it’s your career, wardrobe, or even musical taste. And sometimes, life throws the wildest curveball — COVID-19 is an excellent example — and change finds you. In this episode we talk about the recent big changes in our lives and how others are in similar situations. Life seems to have taken us on a totally different course and navigating through this new, uncharted territory is a challenge to us all.
Aug 8, 2022
1 hr 12 min
Back Aboard the Millenial Falcon: Our Second Exploration
Hello there. The Millennial Falcon is back for another season of traveling through semi-uncharted space and discovering new things about life. Since we last took flight, it's been a year filled with busy days and many changes all around. A few of the changes we'll get into today are the ship's new co-pilot (another long time friend) and our direction for the second season. We're excited to take another journey through the galaxy with you all once more. Welcome aboard the Millennial Falcon!
Jun 5, 2022
16 min
Psych Out; Breaking the Mental Health Stigma
COVID-19 isn't the only health related issue making its way through the community these days. The importance of mental health has been growing over the past few years and it has become an important point to tackle amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic. Psychologist JR Ilagan joins us this week to discuss this ever important issue and clarify some misconceptions that we may have in an educational yet highly entertaining episode. JR is also the Director for Personnel Management and Development in Gray Matters Psychological and Consultancy Inc. and you may reach out to him for possible consultations or other matters through https://graymattersportal.ph/contact-us/ You can also reach out to the 24/7 NCMH CRISIS HOTLINE at 0917 899 8727 (USAP) and 989 8727 (USAP).
Jun 27, 2021
1 hr 19 min
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