Two Adings

Welcome to Two Adings (pronounced ah-dings)! A podcast about a couple of 20-something fine yung pinays sharing their experiences as first generation Fililpino-Americans trying to get through life.

Marielle and Krystal are joined by special guest Alex Magnan from the band Young Culture! The three discuss representation both on and off the stage, what it was like for Alex to work with one of his musical heroes, and the support it takes to ✨follow your dreams✨. Join them as they reminisce on their sibling-influenced music taste and the age of MySpace and be sure to check out Alex’s op-Ed “How I created a home within the pop-punk scene as a Filipino artist” on Alternative Press!

Turns out, the two adings don't actually share a single brain cell! In a turn of events, Marielle and Krystal share their different perspectives of being the youngest child in their families. In this episode, the pair discuss birth order stereotypes and familial expectations for the baby of the family. 

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! Kicking off the month (and wrapping up bc we’re late to the party) at Two Adings with an episode all about ~home~

What is “home” anyway??? A really good song by Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros? Yes. In this episode, Marielle and Krystal discuss what time away from home has shown them and their process of “working through” the ups of having your own life and the downs of missing places and people who feel like home.

*this episode is uncut

Your two adings are back with the ~long pushed off~ episode surrounding their religious journeys. From cradle Christians to curious crystal investors, Marielle and Krystal discuss their own experiences with the church and how it has shaped some of their perspectives now.

Hey… after some life living and romanticizing, Marielle and Krystal talk about the way the world conspires to bring them back to their Fil-Am identity. From spontaneous Fil-Am driven events to simple instances of happenstance, the two adings are re-inspired and feeling good this FAHM.

Alexa, play all I want by Olivia Rodrigo because all we want is some real diversity in the media. This week, Marielle and Krystal revisit representation in Hollywood and media in general. Where are the brown skin Filipinos on screen? Is being half-Filipino only cool if the other half is white? And I think we all can agree no one is doing it like the king himself Bretman Rock. 

So we know a girl, who knows a girl, who knows a girl... or however networking works. This week Marielle and Krystal are joined by special guest, Ann of @brownannbeautiful! They discuss what networking is including all of its wonders and work it takes, as well as how being part of the Fil-Am community helps form these great connections.

With it being the 26th episode, Two Adings is well into its 20s. In this episode Marielle and Krystal discuss the life lessons they've learned so far into their 20s revolving around friendships, the self, and more. Self reflection on your personal journey is good and can be fun, but like SZA said, "Good luck on them 20 somethings."

Happy anniversary to all of us! In this episode, Marielle and Krystal reflect on their favorite moments and celebrate their growth in the past year of Two Adings. Whether you’re a new listener or have been with us from the very—rough— beginning, we cannot thank you enough for joining us this past year!