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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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01:01:57

EPISODE 20 (BONUS): MANANANGGAL IN MANHATTAN (Reading...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2022/03/27

EPISODE 20 (BONUS): MANANANGGAL IN MANHATTAN (Reading Melania: Devourer of Men, So You Don’t Have To) In this episode, we provide a critical follow-up to our first ever topic: the Manananggal. In an effort to address a long-held morbid curiosity ever since it first came our way, we cover the riveting and unsettling premise of the book Melania: Devourer of Men. Join us as we romp through the soaring heights of Trump Tower, get lost in the sparkling beaches of Boracay and a dodgy karaoke bar and

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01:08:25

EPISODE 19: URDUJA, WARRIOR PRINCESS | Legendary...

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2022/03/12

EPISODE 19: URDUJA, WARRIOR PRINCESS | Legendary Princess of Tawalisi In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings... A land in turmoil cried out for heroes. She was Urduja, a mighty princess forged in the heat of battle. In this episode, we learn about Urduja, a legendary princess who was almost too epic to be real. Join us as we embark on a journey across ancient Sri-Visayan Empires, the Hundred Islands of Pangasinan, and the warrior plains of Mongolia. Help us decide if this well-documented tale

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01:15:27

EPISODE 18: BOSSY BABIES, TALKING ANIMALS AND DEADLY...

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2022/02/13

EPISODE 18: BOSSY BABIES, TALKING ANIMALS AND DEADLY BATHS | The Epic Tale of Lam-Ang In this episode, we brush up on our high-school Panitikan to tackle one of the major epics in Philippine literature: the tale of child-prodigy turned avenger turned romantic hero, BIAG NI LAM-ANG. Treat this as your SparkNotes version of the epic tale—and follow us through strange pregnancy cravings, overachieving child-prodigies, magical talking animals and an unnecessarily deadly bath turned environmental

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00:56:20

EPISODE 17: I HOPE YOU GET RICH | Filipino-Chinese...

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2022/01/30

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 tikoy, which fruit does not belong in a Chinese New Year spread, how much money you can or cannot put in an Ang Bao, and what people actually tell each

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01:24:18

EPISODE 16 : BIG LITTLE GODS | The Anito, Philippine...

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2022/01/15

Alternate title: Anito Ako, Umiibig Sayo In this episode, we talk about not just one, not two, but the multitude of gods our Filipino ancestors worshipped: the Anito. Find out just who these ancestral spirits are, how to summon just the right one to grant a wish and if (or how) you can be one in the afterlife. We learn about the incredibly specific anitos invoked for incredibly specific needs — whether you are growing bananas, looking for lost things, or wanting to resell your car at a good price

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00:18:07

EPISODE 15 (Minisode): A WIBBLY-WOBBLY, TIMEY-WIMEY...

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2022/01/02

EPISODE 15 (Minisode): A WIBBLY-WOBBLY, TIMEY-WIMEY FILIPINO TELEPORTATION TALE In our first (actually ‘mini’) minisode, we cover a fascinating tale of teleportation all the way from our 16th-century Philippine colonial period. In this account, we meet the unassuming guardia civil Gil Perez, who was inexplicably plucked from his guard post in Manila to another place thousands of miles away. Was it a hoax? ESP? Or were there more devilish forces at play? — Notes: On Dasmariñas: The Spanish Government

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01:01:05

EPISODE 14: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIRINGAN CITY | The...

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2021/12/18

EPISODE 14: BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIRINGAN CITY | The Mythical Hidden City of the Philippines Since many of us can’t travel this holiday season, let’s take a virtual trip to Biringan City. Hear about the Philippines’ very own Atlantis and Wakanda. Learn about the secret waypoints, real witness encounters, and shopping mishaps that happen around this mythical city. Find out just how many journalists and BMW dealerships have been bamboozled by the magical citizens of this mystical place. And learn about

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01:15:36

EPISODE 13: MUMMY MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (PART 2) |...

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2021/11/28

EPISODE 13: MUMMY MIA: HERE WE GO AGAIN (PART 2) | Death, Burial and the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippines As we close out the series on this fascinating topic (for now), we move further south and explore the death & burial practices of our pre-colonial ancestors in Visayas and Mindanao. In this episode, we learn how burial practices differed by social class. Find out the perks and perils of being a slave in the pre-hispanic era, rituals one underwent to try and ‘save’ the dead, and just

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01:09:37

EPISODE 12: MUMMY MIA (PART 1) | Death, Burial and...

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2021/11/14

EPISODE 12: MUMMY MIA (PART 1) | Death, Burial and the Afterlife in Pre-Colonial Philippine In this episode (Part 1 of 2!) we jump back in time and learn about how our pre-colonial ancestors practiced their beliefs around death, burial, and the afterlife. From the famous manunggul jars of Palawan to the hanging coffins of Sagada, we explore the stories that shaped these ancient practices–including a well-known creation myth that actually talks about the first instance of death and resurrection. We

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01:04:22

EPISODE 11: SHAKE IT OFF | Pagpag & Other Philippine...

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2021/10/29

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 burial in the Philippines. Every year at around Halloween, Filipino families gather at cemeteries for Araw ng mga Patay (Day of the Dead) to be with their loved ones – both living and dead. What better time to talk about the superstitions

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00:42:26

EPISODE 10 (PART 2): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE EASTER...

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2021/10/22

EPISODE 10 (PART 2): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE EASTER EGGS AND THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show. In Part 2, we talk about Trese Easter eggs and interesting stories behind the scenes of the hit Netflix show: what were the creators' special requests for their in-show cameos? What inspired the unholy new incarnation of the tiyanak? Who’s top-ranked so far in

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00:37:49

EPISODE 10 (PART 1): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE,...

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2021/10/10

EPISODE 10 (PART 1): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE, UNDERRATED MONSTERS AND WHY WE LOVE TO BE SCARED In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show. In Part 1, we talk about Trese, talk about underrated monsters of Philippine mythology and get a sneak peek into The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo. What's causing the renewed interest in Philippine Myth & how can we bring it even more to the forefront of our popular culture

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01:03:21

EPISODE 9: IMAGINE DRAGONS | Bakunawa (The...

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2021/09/25

EPISODE 9: IMAGINE DRAGONS | Bakunawa (The Moon-Eating Dragon of Philippine Myth) You’ve seen them in blockbuster movies like Shang-Chi and epic fantasy TV shows like Game of Thrones, but did you know that we have our own mythical dragons (yes, dragons plural) in Philippine Mythology? In this episode, we tackle the majestic Bakunawa and their dragon cousins around the islands. We also learn about pre-colonial calendars, astronomy, and how our ancestors decided which month it made sense to build a

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00:46:03

EPISODE 8: SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | The Kapre...

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2021/09/11

EPISODE 8: SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | The Kapre (Philippine Tree Giant) Listen in as we share stories of the past AND present of the one of the Big Five monsters of Philippine myth, the Kapre. Learn of his roots, his international connections, his vices, and why he has some special credentials that enable him to be part of the Secret Service. Also, did you ever want to be friends with a Jason Mamoa / David Batista (aka Bautista) - type? Well, we’ve got tips and tricks to help you detect, befriend,

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00:55:33

EPISODE 7 - STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU FAIRY MUCH |...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2021/08/28

EPISODE 7: STOP RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU FAIRY MUCH | The Engkanto Join us this episode as we lift the veil off the secret world of the Engkanto. They are known for their other-worldly beauty, their love for unsalted white rice, and their endless conquest for human hearts. What do Chris Hemsworth, George Clooney and Edward Cullen have in common? How do you successfully fend off unwanted magical suitors? And why is everyone wasting so much rice? --- Corrections: Elrond is, indeed, half-elven. Both of his

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00:39:10

EPISODE 6 : LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING |...

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2021/08/13

EPISODE 6: LET’S START AT THE VERY BEGINNING | Filipino Creation Myths In this episode, we take a step back and look to the very beginning, to the tales of creation from all around the Philippines. Some stories are familiar, some completely new, others, just totally gross. One thing remains very Filipino -- there sure is a lot of drama. Listen in to hear about the reasons why we have the moon, the stars, and why we owe the variety of our country’s races and tribes to some good old-fashioned sibling

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00:50:29

EPISODE 5 (BONUS): IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW JUAN | The...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2021/07/30

Some Warnings: As this episode involves tricksters doing tricksy deeds, we veer a bit into more sexual themes and language in this episode. Listener discretion is advised, especially around little ears! --- In this episode, we attempt to answer the question: Is there a Filipino version of Loki? The infamous trickster of Norse Mythology (and now Marvel fame) is known for his cunning, wit and glorious misdeeds. Do we have a similar such figure in Philippine mythology or folklore? Join us as we talk

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00:42:01

EPISODE 4 (BONUS): RED IN HER LEDGER | Ynaguinid the...

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast ·

2021/07/25

Surprise! We are releasing TWO bonus episodes inspired by characters and themes from recent Marvel releases that we have been geeking over lately. Today, the badass femme fatale takes center stage. Inspired by the awesome Black Widow movie that (finally) just got released, we explore: the origin of the spider and pre-colonial attitudes towards hustle culture, goddesses of war, strategy and poison, and just how much we know about basketball. (Sorry, Magic Johnson.) Glossary (we know it’s hard to

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00:45:17

EPISODE 3: EAT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME | The Tiyanak...

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2021/07/16

In this episode, we meet the sometimes cute, mostly scary and most definitely NOT cuddly babies of Philippine mythology: the Tiyanak. These vampiric, baby-like creatures of myth give a whole other meaning to ‘the terrible twos.’ Is a tiyanak born or is it made? What kind of crazy heroics did pre-colonial fathers-to-be have to take on to defend against these creatures? And how baligtad is baligtad? --- The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at

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00:38:03

EPISODE 2: THE GODDESS OF LOVE JUST CAN’T CATCH A...

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2021/07/05

This episode, we visit the misty peaks of Mount Makiling in Laguna (a province in South Luzon). There we encounter one of the staples of Philippine legends and folklore: the beautiful mountain nymph Maria Makiling. What do Maria Makiling and Dian Masalanta, the Tagalog Goddess of Love, have to do with each other? What is the juicy love story that led to her retreat and self-imposed seclusion in the mountains? And why should you never throw away your ginger? --- The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on

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