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The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

Two Filipina transplants explore the rich, strange, wacky, and largely underground (pun intended) world of Philippine Mythology.

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00:47:10

38: TAAL TALES | The Legends and Stories of Taal, the...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/08/12

38: TAAL TALES | The Legends and Stories of Taal, the World’s Smallest Active Volcano Did you know that the world’s smallest active volcano is found in the heart of the Philippines? Learn about the different myths of Taal Volcano, about its recent volcanic activity, and the many mystical reasons folks flock to view it over and over and over again. In this shorty, we delve into not just the tales and superstitions around Taal Volcano but we also dive deep into how big a part it has played in

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01:14:33

37: DARK HORSE | The Tikbalang: Half-Man, Half-Horse

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/07/28

37: DARK HORSE | The Tikbalang: Half-Man, Half-Horse How did a country with no indigenous horses end up with a mythical half-man half-horse cryptid as a central character in its mythology? In this episode, we discuss the Tikbalang, one of the major characters in Filipino mythology and horror pop culture. Find out why it is essential to know how to quickly flip your outfit in the middle of the forest, why it is important to practice riding that Bronco machine at your neighborhood bar, and why you

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00:38:57

36: TELENOVELA AS OLD AS TIME | Part 2 of 2 - The...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/06/25

36: TELENOVELA AS OLD AS TIME | Part 2 of 2 - The Adventures of Humadapnon (A Suludnon Epic) Beware the island of a thousand beautiful maidens! In this two-part episode, we follow the adventures of Humadapnon, another epic from the island of Panay. Who comes to Humadapnon’s rescue? None other than the beautiful Binukot - Nagmalitong Yawa. In the second part of this journey, we cover: a wedding, another hero goes courting (but it’s not who you think!), a betrayal, a long-lost relative, a god’s

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00:55:13

35: DON’T THREATEN ME WITH A GOOD TIME | Part 1 of 2...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/06/17

35: DON’T THREATEN ME WITH A GOOD TIME | Part 1 of 2 - The Adventures of Humadapnon (A Suludnon Epic) Beware the island of a thousand beautiful maidens! In this two-part episode, we follow the adventures of Humadapnon, another epic from the island of Panay. Follow along as we recount Humadapnon’s Odyssey-like journey: from the travails of life as a lonely bachelor, the brutal way he trains his brother, the perilous journey at sea and how he tries (and fails) to resist the allure of the enchanted

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01:07:34

34: KEEP IT IN YOUR BAHAG | The Hinilawod (The Three...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/05/15

34: KEEP IT IN YOUR BAHAG | The Hinilawod (The Three Brothers of Panay - Suludnon Epic) In this episode, we cover the longest recorded epic in the Philippines: the much-requested epic tale called the Hinilawod, which recounts the adventures of The Three Brothers of Panay. Join us as we recount the story of how the epic was discovered and recorded in the hidden mountain villages of the Sulod in Panay: an epic tale in and of itself in the style of an Indiana Jones adventure. Learn about the tale of

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00:38:12

33: I WHALE ALWAYS LOVE YOU | The Butanding...

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2023/04/07

33: I WHALE ALWAYS LOVE YOU | The Butanding (Philippine Whaleshark) In this episode, we learn about the ancestor of all sea life, the gentle giant, the largest fish in the whole world, and one of our very favorite animals – the whaleshark. A frequent visitor to the Philippines, the whaleshark has inspired legends from all around the world and we tackle some of them here. Learn about random whaleshark facts, how big do the really get? Why do they have all those spots? Are they fish or are they

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00:46:29

32: THE GODS MUST BE FIGHTING | Sinukuan & the Gods...

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2023/03/10

32: THE GODS MUST BE FIGHTING | Sinukuan & the Gods of Kapampangan Mythology, Part 2 In this episode, we learn about the creation myths of the early Kapampangans, the pantheon of Kapampangan gods, and dive into theories of who exactly Sinukuan could have been in Luzon’s pre-hispanic history. Find out how a conference of gods that couldn’t stick to their agenda led to the creation of the earth, and how dangerous it is to pay for things with ginger. Join us as we learn about the Kapampangan gods

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01:11:43

31: NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP | Sinukuan & the Gods of...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/02/02

31: NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP | Sinukuan & the Gods of Kapampangan Mythology, Part 1 In this episode, we learn about Sinukuan, the Sun God of War and Death for the Kapampangan people and how the whims and follies of gods can (literally) move mountains. We also learn about the origins and legends surrounding Mount Arayat, a mystical mountain in the heart of Pampanga, and what could possibly connect it to Mount Makiling all the way in Laguna, and the neighboring Mount Pinatubo, as well as the

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00:56:20

[REBROADCAST] EPISODE 17: I HOPE YOU GET RICH |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2023/01/21

This CNY eve, we’re revisiting the super fun episode where we talked about Filipino-Chinese beliefs around the Lunar New Year. We hope you get rich!! 🤑 —- EPISODE 17: I HOPE YOU GET RICH | Filipino-Chinese New Year Beliefs, Practices & Superstitions In this (semi-cross-over) episode, we discuss the fascinating practices and beliefs of the huge Filipino-Chinese community, especially during the Chinese Lunar New Year! Listen in while Anama quizzes Ice on things like: why do people give each other

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01:03:18

30: THE ANTI-HERO | The Babaylan Part 3 of 3

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2023/01/20

30: THE ANTI-HERO | The Babaylan Part 3 of 3 Uncover the powerful history of the Babaylan, the ancient Filipino tribal figure who served as a bridge to the spirit world, herbalist, and healer. Join us as we explore the qualifications of becoming a Babaylan, why they were typically women and sometimes trans women, and their societal roles. And most especially how these roles changed from Hero to Anti-Hero. In this final episode, discover the story of the Babaylan during Spanish colonization and how

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00:58:51

29: PRACTICAL MAGIC | The Babaylan Part 2 of 3

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/11/14

29: PRACTICAL MAGIC | The Babaylan Part 2 of 3 In this series, we learn about the deep and important history (and present) of the Babaylan: The pre-colonial figure of ancient Filipino tribes who served as the bridge to the spirit world, the herbalist, healer and sometimes even deputy Datu. Over a series of episodes, we dive into: who is qualified to be a babaylan? Why were they typically women, and sometimes even trans women? What role did she play in society? And where can we find her in our

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01:04:21

[REBROADCAST] 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag & Philippine...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/10/31

This Undas, join us as we revisit one of our favorite episodes — all about Filipino superstitions on death, and strange and interesting practices observed during wakes and burial. Happy Halloween and a blessed All Saints’ Day! [REBROADCAST] EPISODE 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag & Other Philippine Superstitions & Traditions about Death & Burial In this chill (and weirdly cozy?) episode, we cover the strange, unique, oddly specific, and sometimes random superstitions and traditions on death and

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00:48:46

28: PRIESTESS, MEDIUM, HEALER, GUIDE | The Babaylan...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/10/24

28: PRIESTESS, MEDIUM, HEALER, GUIDE | The Babaylan Part 1 In this episode, we learn about the deep and important history (and present) of the Babaylan: The pre-colonial figure of ancient Filipino tribes who served as the bridge to the spirit world, the herbalist, healer, and sometimes even deputy Datu. Over a series of episodes, we dive into who is qualified to be a Babaylan? Why were they typically women, and sometimes even trans women? What role did she play in society? And where can we find her

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00:42:21

27: THE PRINCESS AND THE BETEL NUT | Datung Sumanga...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/10/01

EPISODE 27: THE PRINCESS AND THE BETEL NUT | Datung Sumanga and Bugbung Humasanun (The Binukot - Part 2) In this episode, we learn more about the practices and traditions surrounding the betel nut, and discover an epic we didn’t cover or hear about in our high school Panitikan class, featuring: a beautiful princess who with an incredibly healthy sense of self-worth, a warrior-chief who went to great lengths for courtship, and a harried messenger-slave at the end of his patience. We look at the tale

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01:00:01

EPISODE 26: THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER | The Binukot...

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2022/08/27

EPISODE 26: THE PRINCESS IN THE TOWER | The Binukot (The Kept Maidens of Visayan Tradition) In this episode, we talk about a character often seen but barely heard in the Filipino epics; whose existence bears witness to an ancient Visayan practice that has almost disappeared today. She is the Binukot, secluded from the community and kept aside from a young age, valued for her fair skin, stunning and fragile beauty, and mysterious allure. Why was such a practice made and how had it endured

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00:56:19

EPISODE 25: SHE’S A COLD-HEARTED SNAKE (TWIN) |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/07/11

EPISODE 25: SHE’S A COLD-HEARTED SNAKE (TWIN) | Kambal-Ahas or the Mystical Snake Twins of Philippine Folklore What does a mall, a carpenter, a tribe in the Sierra Madres and Alice Dixon have in common? They are all tangentially connected to the uniquely (at least to our knowledge) Filipino myth of the Kambal-Ahas or Mystical Snake twin. Learn about how this ancient and modern story was shaped by all the happenings of the day, the indigenous wildlife of the Philippines, and the cultural intricacies

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01:15:24

EPISODE 24: PART OF OUR WORLD | The Sirena and Other...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/06/18

Look at this stuff: isn’t it neat? Get your sunscreen and swimsuits ready, because in this episode we’re diving deep into the crystal blue waters of the Philippines and visiting the Sirena and all her other merfolk cousins in Filipino folklore. From mysterious and dangerously seductive open-water predators to rebellious teenagers who just want to be part of our world, mermaids have been part of pop culture and our imagination for centuries. But did you know how many different types we have in the

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00:54:55

EPISODE 23: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 2 |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/05/29

EPISODE 23: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 2 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines In a special 2-part episode, we talk about the origins, myths, and how-tos of Filipino Talismans: what we call the anting-anting or the agimat. Learn about how bones and teeth, bronze and gold, dirt and cloths, all have the power to transform an ordinary mortal into a god. This second part, we talk about Filipino Talismans: what we call the anting-anting or the agimat in the time of

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00:47:25

EPISODE 22: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 1 |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/04/24

EPISODE 22: GOT 2 BELIEVE (IN MAGIC) Part 1 | Anting-Anting, Agimat, and Talismanic Beliefs in the Philippines In a special 2-part episode, we talk about the origins, myths, and how-tos of Filipino Talismans: what we call the anting-anting or the agimat. Learn about how bones and teeth, bronze and gold, dirt and cloths, all have the power to transform an ordinary mortal into a god. This first part tackles pre-colonial beliefs, epic connections, and the magic of everyday items like leaves, mud, and

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00:41:56

EPISODE 21: TGMBC BOOK RECS - PART 1 (Book...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/04/10

EPISODE 21: TGMBC BOOK RECS - PART 1 (Book Recommendations on Philippine Mythology & Pre-Colonial History) You guys have asked, and you shall receive! Ever since the pod started, listeners have been asking us for book recommendations for anyone interested in learning more about Philippine mythology and pre-colonial history. This is that episode, folks! Join us as we run through some of the sources we look to for our own research on different topics – from historically accurate and inaccurate

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