Two Cents with Esther and Martha
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Your Art Isn't Just About You
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our socials! Facebook: @twocentswem Instagram: @twocentswithem
Finding Love Like No Other
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Because it's love month, here's a BONUS EPISODE for y'all!!! We answer most of your questions and you might find your question here if it wasn't answe...
Questions of the Heart - Valentine's Special
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know if they're the one for you? Is it okay to want to be loved more? How do you deal with emotionally unavailable people? In this episode,...
Reflective and Therapeutic Reading
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about 2 more books that we loved in 2022 and how it helped us mentally and emotionally. Listen to PART 1 here: https://open.spotify.com/episod...
Want to Get Back into Reading? Try These Book Recos!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The books we talked about: 1) In the Floyd Archives by Sarah Boxers 2) Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Check out our socials! Facebook: @twocen...
We Actually Read Books in 2022
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book." – J.K. Rowling We read some good books in 2022 and we wanted to share them with y...
Productivity, Consumerism, and Rest
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually believe that we’re halfway through 2022? We’ve learned so much in such a short period of time that is why we are sharing with you...
Mental Health, Moon Knight, and Murder
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it great how mental health is getting more represented in the media? In this episode, Esther and Martha dive into the lives of Moon Knight cha...
Happy MoM's Day! feat. The Pinoy MCU Fan Podcast
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY 2022 🤣🤣🤣 For our first episode back, we’re taking Jim of the Pinoy MCU Fan Podcast with us to talk about our favorite superhero franc...
Ep 35 | Ways to Honor Your Purpose
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been said that your purpose is not just for you, so for whom is it? 🤔 Join us as we unearth some misconceptions about purpose and the practi...
Ep 34 | What's Stopping You From Living Your Purpose ft. Yvonne Con-ui
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since we already know our general purpose, now what? It's APPLICATION TIME. However, we can't help but stumble against things that hinder us to fulfil...
Ep 33 | Different Seasons, Different Purposes (Pt. 2) ft. Veniez Sunga
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Was the last episode bitin? Not to worry, here's part 2 of Different Seasons, Different Purposes. Join us as we continue our conversation with the l...
Ep 32 | Different Seasons, Different Purposes ft. Veniez Sunga
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's rewind for a little bit. Look at your life. Are you at the same place or have you moved on to another phase of your life? Join our stream tomorr...
Ep 31 | Orchestra Dev't: Patience in the Process ft. Maiko Brasileño
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a desire in our hearts to improve the ministries of the church. But in order to improve, there is a process. There will be trials along the w...
Ep 30 | Life After The Deck ft. Msnry. Cesar de Ocampo
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When is too early or late in surrendering your life to God's call? Join our stream tomorrow at 7pm as we discuss with Sir Cesar de Ocampo how God's ti...
Ep 29 | On Deck! ft. Msnry. Cesar De Ocampo
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tell me you're an ACE student from the PH without telling me you are an ACE student from the PH. ONNNNNN DEEEECCCKKKK!!! If you know, you know. *chill...
Ep 28 | Purpose in a Cabinet ft. The Filipina Journey
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#TwoCentsPurpose Does this purpose spark joy? Isabelle of The Filipina Journey makes us realize that we need to compartmentalize wisely our specific p...
Ep 27 | Kaka-kompyuter mo 'yan! feat. Mike Corpus
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People find it weird when others get //too// fascinated with different things. That's why they are quick to judge or mock that their curiosity or fana...
Ep 26 | Know Yourself
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"What LEGACY do you want to leave this world?" Have you ever asked yourself this kind of questions? Do you truly know who you really are when you hear...
Ep 25 | Free Will and Purpose feat. Ptr. Japhet Indico
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Two Cents with Esther and Ma...
Side B: The Why in the Passenger Seat
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
⚠️LAST EPISODE for Martha's Voice Memos⚠️ Have you ever been on a roadtrip with your parents when you were younger, and you had no idea where ...
Side A: To Someone Who Needs Rest ft. D
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a fast-paced world, people tend to glorify overly-productive and full schedules. However, there is still that reality that we, humans, are limited....
Side B: Small Businesses For Personal Growth ft. Kim
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim shares with us how her small business, not only helped her financially, but how it also contributed to her well-being in general....
Side A: To the Small Business Owners
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ito yung sign na hinihingi mo para i-check out yung mga na-add to cart mo na --- especially if nag add to cart ka from a small business!!! Follow Kimb...
Side B: REAL TALK | If Teachers Had Superpowers ft. Dianesse
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: The views and opinion expressed in this episode are those of the authors and do not reflect the position of the podcast. Listener discreti...
Side A: To the Tired Educator ft. Dianesse
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Ma'am/Sir/Teacher/Prof! Thank you po sa pagod na ginugol nyo para sa mga students and even sa mga co-teachers nyo. Mahal po namin kayo and we appre...
Side B: There Is Comfort in Wisdom ft. Wiess La Guardia
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eidelwiess is one of many people who really stepped up in this quarantine season and in this episode, she shares her #wiessdom from what she's been th...
Side A: To Someone Who Feels Broken ft. Wiess La Guardia
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You feel like you're in one the darkest moments of your life. There something going on in your chest and it's hard to face your friends because deep d...
Side B: Endure Our Breakings to Enjoy the Breakthroughs ft. Veniez Sunga
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"When He's four days too late, He's still on time." Four Days Late by Karen Peck & New River In this episode, Veniez tells us how God's timing is ...
Side A: To Someone Who's Waiting for a Breakthrough ft. Veniez Sunga
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nakakapagod maghintay palagi, lalo na kapag nasa point ka na napapatanong ka ng mga ganitong tanong: "Magbubunga pa ba itong pinagdadaanan ko?" We tot...
Side B: Ang Pag-ibig at Malasakit ni Ate ft. Mitchie
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sabi nila, ‘pag may ate ka, meron kang pangalawang nanay. We would like to dedicate this episode to the ate’s (and kuya’s) who act as our second...
Side A: To the Self-Sacrificing Breadwinner ft. Mitchie
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you aren't doing enough but in reality, you are already pouring out your heart, soul, and energy just to help your family, may this b...
Side B: Curing, Then Acquiring COVID!? ft. Carmela
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I know we said that the episode with Moonyeong will be the last time you'll be told to stay home, but that's a prank. (Go check it out after listening...
Side A: To the Heroic Essential Worker ft. Carmela
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While they are busy checking up on other people and attending to others' needs, we just want to check up on our frontliners, especially those in healt...
Side B: When Things Feel Worse Than They Were ft. Stephanie Javier
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The world may have stopped, but we don't have to. Even when things feel (and sometimes, ARE) worse than how life was last year, Stephanie shares with ...
Side A: To Someone Who Shifted Careers ft. Stephanie Javier
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU! Yes, you! We are proud of you because you made it, even if this isn't what you originally planned and this isn't what you had in ...
Side B: VOTE WISELY! | Losing Touch When You Work from Home ft. Hazel
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hazel shares to us what a pandemic is like through her teacher lens, especially when it comes to her students and even her home. Foll...
Side A: To Someone Who Overthinks and Doubts ft. Hazel
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When life is going well and stable but it is on a plateau, people usually ask themselves this question: "Am I doing the right thing?" On the other han...
Side B: The Last Time You'll Be Told To Stay Home ft. Moonyeong
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TW: death In this episode, we talk about non-Covid Covid patients. These are people who are not Covid patients but are greatly (but negatively) affect...
Side A: To Someone Who Lost a Loved One ft. Moonyeong
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TW: death Losing someone in this pandemic, whether or not the cause of death is COVID-19, has been extremely difficult, mainly because of the burial p...
Side B: Little Things that Make Our Day ft. Daniel Abiad
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Testament Martha meets Old Testament Daniel! Corny jokes aside... In this episode, Daniel and I talk about wholesome things and character developm...
Side A: To Someone Who Lives Alone in This Pandemic ft. Daniel Abiad
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for those who are physically living independently, and for those who feel alone and lonely. You may feel you're alone now more than ev...
Side B: To Someone Who Just Needs An Encouragement
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you just don't feel yourself. You're active online, posting memes, stories on IG or FB, but don't feel like talking to anyone. You are confused...
Side A: Martha's Voice Memos trailer ft. Esther
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello mga mars and pars! Here is our segment trailer for Martha's Voice Memos. In this episode, we talk about the story behind the MVM's episodes. #St...
Ep 24 | Unpopular Opinion: Listen to Other People's Opinions ft. Mark Trimble
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
✨SEASON 2 FINALE✨ What if we told you it’s okay to listen to other people’s opinions? Our generation would tilt their heads at the idea and s...
Ep 23 Pt 2 | Sayang, Pero Buti Na Lang ft. Janjan and Saf
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t get to choose whoever leaves or stays in our lives. One of the things that hurts though is when they do stay, but not in the way we want th...
Ep 23 Pt 1 | The Story of Our Could Have Been's ft. Saf and Janjan
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"If one thing had been different, would everything be different today?" - Mareng Taylor Swift We were supposed to give love advice for Valentine's, bu...
Ep 22 | To All the Friends I Have Loved Before
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Friendship breakups indeed hurt and some would even say that these hurt longer or more than that from a romantic relationship. You just can’t help w...
Ep 21 | Faith and Finances ft. JPaul Hernandez
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Follow JPaul! Spotify: bit.ly/JPaulPodcastSpotify Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/JPaulPodcastApple Facebook: bit.ly/jpaulhernandezfb Youtube: bit.ly/jpaulhern...
Ep 20 | Conquering Life and Lupus ft. Mikka Caronan
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One can only imagine dealing with the adulting life and a chronic illness. In this episode, Mikka Caronan shares her lupus experience and the life les...
Ep 19 | Am I in a Healthy Relationship?
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you have become a #Plantita or #Plantito during quarantine! Have you noticed that it takes intentionality to keep your plants happ...
Ep 18 | The How's and What's of Goal-Setting
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year, mga mars at mga pars! Bagong taon nanaman. For sure by this time, may personal goals na tayong na-set for this year. But even if you h...
Ep 17 | Things We've Learned in Our 20s
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TW: Abuse . . . Hey mga mars and pars! Here's to the last #TwoCentsTuesday of 2020! Although still halfway down our 20's, we've picked up life lessons...
Welcome to Two Cents with Esther and Martha
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Follow Two Cents: https://linktr.ee/twocentswem #StreamTwoCents #TwoCentsPodcast
Ep 16 Pt 2 | Ways You're Hurting Yourself
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of Ways You're Hurting Yourself. -- Follow Two Cents: https://linktr.ee/twocentswem #StreamTwoCents #TwoCentsPodcast #TwoCentsSea...
Ep 16 Pt 1 | Ways You're Hurting Yourself
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on some of the ways we hurt ourselves. -- Follow Two Cents: https://linktr.ee/twocentswem #StreamTwoCents #TwoC...
PODMAS Ep 12 | Maligayang Christmas, Mga Dude Pare Tsong!
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!! Hear us try to greet everyone a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year" in different Philippine languages. Go easy on us, ...
PODMAS Ep 11 | I'm Sorry, Hopeful, and Grateful
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas season is one of the best times to be reflective for what happened in the whole year. With that, we realized our blessings are uncountab...
PODMAS Ep 10 | We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy Birthday! ft. Miss Chay Mabalo
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ano ba'ng feeling na cinecelebrate ng lahat ang birthday mo? In this episode, we asked Miss Chay Mabalo, one of our "December baby" friends, to share ...
PODMAS Ep 9 | Strong, Independent Women Except on Christmas
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas time is a great time to bond with your family and friends. However, some people still choose to be with just their significant other. Find o...
PODMAS Ep 8 | Do you need a wrapping paper bag, Mamser?
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
<sarcasm> One of the most important issues during Christmas is whether we should use wrapping paper or paper bags during Christmas. </sarcasm...
PODMAS Ep 7 | Christmas: Then and Now
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our Christmas feels change over the years, especially growing up, and Covid has brought so many restrictions which will make this Christmas extremely ...
PODMAS Ep 6 | Yeah we're grateful, but what are wishlists for?
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on why you should try to follow other people’s wishlists as much as possible. -- Follow Two Cents: Spotify: h...
PODMAS Ep 5 | Hey, Esther & Martha! Watcha Doing (on Christmas)?
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each family has their own Christmas traditions. Some are en grande, some are simple. In this episode, we give you a sample rundown of Christmas (and C...
PODMAS Ep 4 | Esther & Martha Are Coming to Town
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It ain’t a lie that we are “laagan” ladies. So, in this episode, we share our dream destinations for the holidays, if money and COVID weren’t ...
PODMAS Ep 3 | I'll Be Home Alone for Christmas
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What really gets Esther and Martha deep into the holiday mood aside from mango float and spaghetti? Christmas music and movies!!! @/music and @/movie ...
Ep 15 | The Impact of Community & Human Connection ft. Nebz Andales & Seth Magallanes
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even before the pandemic, we already longed for human connection, and this can be achieved by having a community. In this episode, YP Unite leaders Ne...
PODMAS Ep 2 | Make Your Christmas Sweeter
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WARNING: This podcast episode could be mouth-watering. Please use discretion when listening. A typical Filipino Christmas noche buena ain't complete w...
PODMAS Ep 1 | What is Christmas?
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi hello mga mars at mga pars! Today, we prepared something special for you all. We are launching our official Christmas countdown series titled, “T...
Ep 14 | How Can We Be Better in 2021?
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As 2020 is about to end, we are left reflecting about the could-have-beens and should-have-beens and makes us ask the question: how can we be better i...
Ep 13 | On Cancel Culture & Gender Bias ft. Texar Kana of As the Deer
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After a two-month hiatus, Esther and Martha are back with a brand new season of Two Cents! Yep, you read that right. Starting today, we’ll be postin...
Ep 12 | 8 Things to Do When You're Single
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being single isn't so bad. This season is the best time for you to build yourself, meet new people, and work towards your dreams. In this episode, Est...
Ep 11 | HIMYM vs Friends + Chikahan
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How y'all doin? This episode is the one where we talk about our favorite Friends characters and answer the question: Are you #TeamYellowUmbrella or #T...
Ep. 10 Part 2 | How I Moved On From A 7-Year Relationship ft. Miss MG
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coping with heartbreak is already challenging enough, but healing from from a long-term relationship? How does one deal with that? In this episode, M...
Ep. 10 Part 1 | Breaking Barriers Between Friendships ft. Miss MG
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we, together Miss MG of #MaoGyud, share our #TwoCents on some of our listeners' questions.
Ep 9 | The Dangers of Social Media
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social media can take a toll on our well-being if we're not careful to establish boundaries. In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on the dangers of...
Ep 8 | Identifying Toxic Traits
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we could be the toxic person, and we're not even aware of it. In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on overcoming toxic traits & ...
Ep 7 | Setting Healthy Boundaries
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on healthy boundaries in relationships with our relatives, friends, colleagues, and even romantic partners. —...
Ep 6 | Dealing with Insecurities
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No one is a stranger to insecurities, regardless of age. Some of us have learned to overcome them, while others have mastered the art of concealing th...
Ep 5 | Red Flags Identified Pt. 2: Ikaw Ba Talaga o Ikaw Na Lang?
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instant gratification. Getting what you want immediately. Instant coffee, instant noodles, instant jowa. But let's all be honest here, do we really wa...
Ep 4 | Advice Segment: Is There an Easy Way to Move On?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nahihirapan ka bang mag move on? Is there an easy way nga ba talaga to move past a relationship that has long ended? One of our friends asked us this ...
Ep 3 | Red Flags Identified: Are They Really Into You?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ops. Red flag ba yan? Hello mga mars! In this episode, we give our #TwoCents on identifying red flags. If may questions kayo, suggestions, violent rea...
Ep 2 | COVID Made Me Do It: Starting a Podcast + Self-Care Rituals
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello mga mars! We really enjoyed making the first episode, so we decided to have one again tonight! For this ep, we give our #TwoCents on starting a ...
Ep 1 | Friendship: Looking for Validation
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Launching our very first podcast episode! For this ep, we give our #TwoCents about friendship and seeking for validation. Medyo magulo ang session nam...