Episodes
Just dropping by to say hi on a rainy Saturday!  In this episode of #TeaTaTalk, your aunties @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine catch up over brunch and share life updates, among other crazy things!
Published 11/19/22
Note: This episode was originally live on Twitter Spaces on January 13, 2022. After more than 3 months, the TeaTas are back! Whew. Sorry naman, naging busy lang sa work and life! Your aunties @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, @Abi_Valte, and @margavsmachine decided to see what Spaces is all about at bakit patok na patok ito sa mga chikiting. Ang result? 2 hours nonstop kwentuhan. (Although napagod kami ha) Special thanks to @mayplanoba for the #MyUniverse-themed gfx 💜
Published 02/02/22
On-cam, journalist Karmina Constantino asks the tough questions. In this episode, your aunties @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine turn the tables around and do the asking and find out that off-cam, she's a warm, bubbly tita – just like us! Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 08/25/21
It's already stressful to disagree with family and loved ones over political beliefs. But what if you disagree with family members who happen to be in public office? MY PAMILEEEEE... In this episode of #TeaTaTalk, your aunties @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk to Nuelle & Winona, who candidly talk about the challenges of disagreeing with politicians in the family. Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 08/11/21
Did you know that your aunties are DDS? Dingdong Dantes Stans, that is. In this episode of #TeaTaTalk, actor and entrepreneur Dingdong Dantes hung out with your aunties @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine to talk about the joys of being a family man, the challenges of show business, and his wife Marian's mystery menudo! Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 07/28/21
(This is the second of a two-part episode) In this #TeaTaTalk special, your tita @abi_valte and her former boss Edwin Lacierda talk about the late former president Noynoy Aquino's life after public office. Your aunties @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine then subject Edwin to what every #TeaTaTalk guest goes through – the #PROkra or #NOkra debate. (Spoiler: PNoy was #NOkra, so that's a win for E & Marga) Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 07/14/21
(This is the first of a two-part episode) In your tita @abi_valte's past life, she was the deputy spokesperson of former president Noynoy Aquino. For this episode, she is joined by her former boss Edwin Lacierda, where they remember the late PNoy with fondness. Listen to this #TeaTaTalk special where the two give your aunties @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine a glimpse into what working with the former president was like – from naming an imaginary Malacañang kapre "Mr. Brown"...
Published 07/14/21
For most of her life Ces Drilon has been a no-nonsense, hard-hitting journalist. But these days she's letting it loose – running a farm, making soap, laughing out loud on Kumu, and selling sunglasses on Shopee. And she is loving every minute of it! Catch Ces' kwentuhan with your aunties @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine in this #TeaTaTalk episode – no #stressdrilon, just #freshdrilon! Podcast art by @mayplanoba
Published 06/23/21
Your aunties @Abi_Valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk to the Tung brothers Mikko and Macky about how they brought Ligo Sardines into the 21st century. But the brothers are not your run-of-the-mill big business heirs – these days Mikko has shifted his focus to his property management business Odd Job Bob, while Macky is doing brand work for fast-growing online retail service Pickaroo. The Tungs are so funny, they could give your aunties a run for their money. Maybe we...
Published 06/02/21
Online shopping during the pandemic made some of us vulnerable to "budol" or impulse buys. Your Twitter aunties @Abi_Valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine list down some of their pandemic purchases – listen to the episode to know why they come highly recommended! Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba   Tita Ana's picks Mi Band 6 Fitness Tracker, synced with the Mi Smart Scale Jinkairui Neck and Body Massager Pillow  Klean Katol Smokeless Insect Repellant Stainless Grater Bowl...
Published 05/26/21
Your aunties @Abi_Valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk to journalist Christian Esguerra, who drops one truth bomb after another – naming names and telling things as it is – no filter. Andaming pasavogue. You can't miss this.  Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 05/12/21
Just in time for Mother's Day! Vice President Leni Robredo and her daughter Aika talk to your aunties @Abi_Valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine and give a glimpse into their home life – from budol finds, home management tips, recipes... and KDrama recommendations! Get to know the VP as a mother in this episode! Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 05/05/21
For the past year, data analyst Edson Guido has been giving the daily rundown on COVID-19 numbers in the Philippines. The Twitter Titas @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk to Edson about making sense of the dizzying numbers.  Of course, no #TeaTaTalk episode is complete without playful banter with our guest. Get to know Edson beyond the numbers as well!  Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 04/28/21
Talking about sex to your kids could be quite nerve-wracking. But as your aunties emphasized in this episode, where would you rather our children learn – from their parents, or from Pornhub? Listen to @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk about their respective experiences navigating through the thorny topic growing up – and eventually, as parents.  @MadamHiddles' eldest daughter Andrea joins her titas for this discussion.
Published 04/21/21
If you've been on Twitter long enough, you would've probably gotten wind of the #PROkra vs #NOkra debate. Listen to your aunties slug it out! Team #PROkra: @mrsunlawyer, @emceemorx, @ricci_richy Team #NOkra: @MadamHiddles, @margavsmachine, @Stewart___O Adjudicator: @abi_valte Special guest: @lakwatsarah Artwork: @mayplanoba
Published 04/14/21
Your aunties tackle more of your quarantine dating questions and stories in this #TeaTaTalk episode! The discussion also takes a more serious turn as @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine talk at length about vulnerability in relationships, as well as breaking the vicious cycle of being drawn to manipulative, narcissistic partners. Podcast art by @mayplanoba
Published 04/07/21
Did your jowa suddenly disappear on you during the lockdown, only for you to find out na meron pala siyang iba? Could the cute guy you're fond of chatting with be leading a double life – and is not who he claim he is? Your Twitter titas @abi_valte, @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, and @margavsmachine read listeners' quarantine dating nightmare stories! Podcast art c/o the very talented @mayplanoba
Published 03/31/21
It's our first episode! Listen in as @mrsunlawyer, @MadamHiddles, @margavsmachine, and @abi_valte talk about the challenges of navigating through work-life collision, the best budol finds, and finding joy amid a global pandemic.  Podcast art c/o @mayplanoba
Published 03/24/21