What Teen Wants: Recent Episodes
Val & Reina
Val and Reina welcome you to the world of being a teenager, where all the fun, wild, bad, and disgusting things happen. Join their discussion as they talk about random stuff that has something to do with being your young self. And connect with them as they dive in on different topics that will give you a glimpse on what it is like to be a teenager, and as they discuss the struggles that they encounter everyday to survive high school, senior high, college, and life.
Hi guys! We've been out for so long, and we missed you! Valentines is almost coming! What best way to celebrate it than watching a movie, right?
In this episode, Val and Reina talked about one of their favorite film from Studio Ghibli, entitled Only Yesterday. They discussed what makes the film a masterpiece as they shared different events in their lives that they remembered while watching the movie. Only Yesterday is a film that will give you nostalgia and brings you closer to your inner child. Listen to this episode and discover how this movie made Val and Reina realize the struggle of transitioning from being a child to a young adult.
Note: This episode is recorded last month. Some information may not remain relevant today. Also, we suggest that you watch the movie first before listening to this episode, for this will contain spoilers!
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As for Val and Reina, college is really here, and stress is in the air. Taking little steps towards our goals, despite being little is certainly difficult. However, when you think about it, we enrolled for it, and so we can conclude that we did sign up for this didn't we?
Moving from secondary education to tertiary surely includes some experiences to share. That's why in the eleventh episode of What Teen Wants, Val and Reina talk about their various encounters, now that they're currently in their first year of hell. For the sake of your dreams, how far can you really go?
Content Warning: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide. Follow us on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1860254297563286/posts/2750956331826407/ Instagram: instagram.com/_whatteenwants Twitter: https://twitter.com/_whatteenwants
What do you think turning 18 would look like? Would you be more mature, knowledgeable, or experienced? Being legal is one of the biggest milestones for every teenager. It unlocks a lot of restrictions and opens a lot of opportunities along with a dreadful amount of responsibilities and pressure. In this episode, Val and Reina talked about their expectations before turning 18 versus the reality of it. They also discussed the different challenges that come with it as they try to look at the bigger picture.
Senior High is officially over for Val and Reina. As college is getting nearer, listen as they reminisce various memories and experiences they had in the course of 2 years of their senior high lives, from commuting problems to PE performances and the friendship they made along the way. Hear them share some of the valuable lessons that they've gained from their experiences. And for all incoming Senior High students out there, take note of their advice about choosing the right strand and everything there is about SHS. Follow us on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1860254297563286/posts/2750956331826407/ Instagram: instagram.com/_whatteenwants Twitter: https://twitter.com/_whatteenwants
Are you running out of movies or TV shows to watch? If so, then Val and Reina got your back for in this episode, they shared some of their favorite movies and series in this quarantine. Join them as they talk about their most favorite and least liked genre in the entertainment business. Listen as they share their remarkable film experiences and some of the lessons that they've gained from watching. Here are the list of the movies and TV shows that we've discussed:
- Queen's Gambit
- Attack on Titan
- High Rise Invasion
- Carole and Tuesday
- Death Note
- Before I Fall
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
- Big Mouth
- Heathers 1988*
- Shawshank Redemption
- Godfather
- Orange is the New Black
- Shadow and Bone
- Umbrella Academy
- Grey's Anatomy
- Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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"Congratulations graduates!" You may or may haven't heard this phrase yet this means another chapter of life is about to begin. This new expedition most of us will take brings us closer to the goals we have in mind. Before diving into our dream careers, the question of what's in it for everyone arises. What obstacles do we have to face before entering college especially in the new normal? Gather around pals, as Val & Reina discusses the challenges of setting foot in a new journey of life. Follow us on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1860254297563286/posts/2750956331826407/ Instagram: instagram.com/_whatteenwants Twitter: https://twitter.com/_whatteenwants
Hey guys! We've been gone for too long and we are so sorry about that. But you know, life happens. That's why in this episode, we are going to talk about the reason behind our absence and share some of the struggles that we encountered these past few weeks. Recently, it's become so easy to be unmotivated because of all the bad things that are happening in the world; every day, it's becoming hard to get up and focus on the things that we need to accomplish. We're pretty sure that we all experience that bad time. But the question is, how do we cope up with this feeling? Para saan at kanino nga ba kami bumabangon? At Ikaw, para kanino ka ba bumabangon? Follow us on our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1860254297563286/posts/2750956331826407/ Instagram: instagram.com/_whatteenwants Twitter: https://twitter.com/_whatteenwants
Have you ever looked in a direction where you're not supposed to? In a game of taking exams, there is one thing called cheating. It comes in various ways but the main question is, is it normal? Is it okay?
Val and Reina try to discuss the main temptation in cheating and the reasons why they do it. Several experiences are shared as to how creativity occurs in doing one and how it can affect an individual who relies on copying rather than studying.
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Valentine's Day is all about celebrating your love with your loved ones. May it be with your family, friends, and partner. Being in a relationship has its perks but how about being single? In this episode, we celebrate the single awareness day by discussing the perks and downside of being alone this month of love, February. We share our opinions on why some people chose to go solo. And give reasons why we are still single. Finally, we take a turn to answer the question, "Are you happy that you are single?"
During the 70s, the term 'serial killer' was coined because of people who execute series of murders without motive. They were described as 'smart', because of their skills to puzzle the authorities and leave no evidence behind. In this episode, Val and Reina discuss the story of Ted Bundy, the most notorious serial killer from America who received the death penalty for his numerous crimes. Join them as they share their opinions about the death penalty. And as they ponder the question, is justice really served in the afterlife?
Why do you think you are what you are now? Is there a particular reason why you're living in the first place? In the second episode of What Teen Wants, Val and Reina talk about the never-ending argument between nature vs. nurture. By sharing their personal experiences that molded their personality, mentality, and individuality, they found out which one is more dominant in their growth. They also ponder the question of the meaning of life and purpose. And the different events in their lives that became the turning point of their character.
How are you feeling this almost one-year-quarantine? Have you ever felt so distanced from your family or friends that you usually hang out with lately? In the first episode of What Teen Wants, Val and Reina talk about how physical distancing affects our relationship with our loved ones and what we're feeling every day. By sharing their personal experiences during quarantine and the struggle that they faced mentally and emotionally. They discussed how the physical distancing has led them to experience emotional detachment that keeps them from communicating and connecting with their pals and loved ones.
In this trailer, Val and Reina share their inspiration in creating the What Teen Wants podcast. Introducing their goals and expectations and presents what the upcoming episodes will be all about. Aside from this is by also discussing some of the stereotypes surrounding teenagers in this generation. In addition, they shared their opinions about the struggles and hesitations that comes with trying to open up sensitive topics to the people around them.