And just like that, we are now at the end of the special season. Mark and Eunice sits down and discuss what they liked about the season, discoveries, realisations, and whatnot. The duo hints on what could be the next chapter for Quick Questions, talks about their sources, and as usual, looks to the direction of their listeners for more inspiration for future seasons. Join the discussion in social media. If you wish to join the podcast, drop a message and Mark himself will get in touch with...

In this episode the duo moves from aswang and other scary creatures, to nature spirits or elementals. Mark goes through his research on Visayan lore while Eunice comes in with beliefs surrounding another "star" of Filipino folklore: diwata. As usual the two recollects childhood experiences and even a few lessons in Filipino history. It's another satisfying trip into the rabbit hole of Pinoy folklore. Join the discussion in social media. Facebook:...

The duo continues the discussion on creatures mentioned in folktales but this time focusing more on lesser-known but nevertheless very interesting elementals. Eunice leads the discussion providing mythical creatures that ruled the air, land, and waters according to early Filipinos. Mark, as usual, is ready with his ad-hoc language lessons, anecdotes, and humorous remarks. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuickQuestionsPodcast Instagram:...

Perhaps the most exciting folktales are the ones that talk about aswangs and other creatures of the night. In this episode Mark and Eunice explores the internet archives for the origin of some of the most popular creatures of Pinoy folktales and beliefs associated with them. As Eunice goes through her notes from centuries-old materials, Mark realises he has heard more intriguing folktales than he initially thought. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuickQuestionsPodcast Instagram:...

Mark and Eunice kicks off the Pinoy folklore discussion with creation myths from each of the major island groups of the Philippines. Eunice shares both familiar and less familiar stories of how the world came to be while Mark assumes the role of a translator and struggles hilariously. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Inspired by the popularity of Trese, Mark and Eunice dig the internet for lesser known Pinoy folklore, and after uncovering a treasure trove of anthropological material, decide to create a special season dedicated to the topic. In this episode, the two discuss their fascination on folklore, some personal favourites, and their desire for the younger generation to have access to the same fascinating stories and beliefs they encountered as kids. This episode is the launch of the 6-episode...

Oh, the 90s. Depending on what you were doing back then, you might love or hate this decade. But to forget it? What with boy bands, girl bands, outdoor games, and outrageous fashion, we don't think that's possible. In this 2-part episode, 90s kids Eunice and Mark take a stroll down memory lane and list down the things that they miss most about the 90s. Get ready to hear about the games, snacks, and many more that defined their childhood and probably yours as well. There's a lot in here. And...

Compliments, how do we deal with them? Some of us simply nod and get on with things. But what if we want to express appreciation? The best way changes from one situation to another and depending on our skills, it could either be a fulfilling moment or just downright awkward. In this episode we share our own styles and what we found out over the internet. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez  https://soundcloud.com/markvard  https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme

We are kicking off the show with a chat around dating. We’ve seen it many time portrayed in movies, do girls really find bad boys attractive? In this episode, Eunice shares her thoughts about this. And from bad boys and teenage dating, Mark brings the conversation to dating in general and why horror movies work well especially on first dates. Music: Brighter Days by Markvard & Kvarmez  https://soundcloud.com/markvard  https://soundcloud.com/simen-eliassen-kvarme

Quick Questions Podcast or QQ, we call it, is one of the projects that came out of the 2020 PH lockdown and the 6-month break I took from work. Eunice, the significant human, and I would hop into a video call nearly every night and we’d start talking about our respective days which often lead to us sharing thoughts about almost anything under the sun. One day, while cleaning up my inbox–which means skimming through my emails from several mailing lists before I send them to the bin–I saw an...

Oh, the 90s. Depending on what you were doing back then, you might love or hate this decade. But to forget it? What with boy bands, girl bands, outdoor games, and outrageous fashion, we don't think that's possible. In this 2-part episode, 90s kids Eunice and Mark take a stroll down memory lane and list … Continue reading What do we miss most about the 90s? – Part 1

In this pandemic, we all have to do our part and just stay home. But staying home, we find ourselves having far too much time and becoming bored. But is it just because we have too much time or is it something more? In this episode, we talk about why we get bored and how … Continue reading How are we dealing with boredom in this pandemic?

Clutter. Not all of us are good when it comes to dealing with them. But unless we don't care about the difference of a proper living space and a junkyard, we still try. And now that most of us are spending our days stuck in our respective houses, keeping things tidy is a must to … Continue reading How do you declutter like a true adult?

In this episode we discuss a topic that is without a doubt, close to our hearts: programming. In 2007, Justin James published an article in Tech Republic entitled 10 Types of Programmers You'll Encounter in the Field, which was a hit to us because of its relatableness. In here, we revisit the article, group the … Continue reading The 10 Types of Programmers You’ll Encounter

In this episode, we continue the colourful conversation about frustrations in the office and how we can effectively deal with them. We are talking about autocrats, negative people, indecision, and never-ending last-minute "quick" calls. If you didn't catch the first episode, you may check it out now in Spotify. Listen and chime into the conversation … Continue reading What are common sources of frustrations in the office and how do we deal with them? – Part 2

For most of us, frustration is a constant element of every work day. But that doesn't mean it doesn't suck or we should just accept it. In this 2-part episode we talk about the most common sources of frustration in the office from messy meetings to time-wasters to inept colleagues and more, and how to … Continue reading What are common sources of frustrations in the office and how do we deal with them? – Part 1

Plot twist, it seems to be everywhere from the television series we follow, to movies, to books, even well... in real life for some of us. But not every plot twist works. The effect can range from mind-blowing to downright insulting. In this episode our hosts explore some memorable plot twists and some that just … Continue reading What makes a good plot twist?

Learning doesn't stop and even the most reluctant need to pick up new skills every once in a while. In this episode we explore some classic studying techniques that worked for our friends as students, and their variants that remain effective for learning and doing things in the workplace. Join us as we reminisce about … Continue reading What are the most effective study hacks for students and professionals?

Pinoy culture, everything seems perfectly fine until you take a step back and start asking why we do what we do or behave in a certain way. In this episode, we had fun asking each other random questions about quirky stuff that are undeniably Filipino, and tried to answer them to the best of our … Continue reading 10 Questions About Pinoy Culture

Snowflake, if you're not one then you've probably met one. After all, the term is often attached to millennials and we millennials are pretty much everywhere. According to Manila Recruitment's article back in 2017, millennials will make up 50% of the workforce by 2020. In fact, as early as 2015, the Philippine Statistics Office survey … Continue reading How do you deal with snowflakes?

Quick Questions Podcast or QQ, we call it, is one of the projects that came out of the 2020 PH lockdown and the 6-month break I took from work. Eunice, the significant human, and I would hop into a video call nearly every night and we’d start talking about our respective days which often lead to us sharing thoughts about almost anything under the sun. One day, while cleaning up my inbox–which means skimming through my emails from several mailing lists before I send them to the bin–I saw an...