MeLoreDrama

In which we hear of the tall tales of the Mantiw, the Ilonggo giant with an aversion to whistling duets. Also, Les Miserables-ing music videos, a salute to post production, and the gentle but conspicuous way to shut down awful karaoke  hijackers.   As always, we'd like to thank our patrons: Lee, Ellie, Kenneth and Erwin. May your whistling always be in tune and pleasant to a Mantiw's ears.   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama . You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Still Pickin' Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

CW: ableist language   In which we take flight with the stories of the Alan, a creature of the Itneg people's folklore. Also, the unexpected benefits of child fostering, giant bats, and capitalist X-men.   Of course, a giant thank you to our patrons Lee, Ellie, Kenneth and Erwin! May your eventual children (should you decide to have one) also bring you gold and valuables! If you don't want to have one, we hope you get gold and valuables anyway!   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama . You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Stay The Course Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   "We're The Rats" meme is from the Rat Movie: Mystery of the Mayan Treasure by Jerma985: https://youtu.be/jAXioRNYy4s     Want to read more about Itneg folklore? Here are some of our references for this episode:   Traditions of the Tinguian: A Study in Philippine Folklore by Fay-Cooper Cole*, https://www.gutenberg.org/files/12545/12545-h/12545-h.htm#d0e4778   The Creatures of Midnight by Maximo D. Ramos, available at https://www.bookdepository.com/Creatures-Midnight-Maximo-D-Ramos/9781981837762   Alan, The Deformed Humanoid/Avian Creature of the Philippines, written by Jordan Clark for AswangProject.com: https://www.aswangproject.com/alan-creature-philippines/ *Erratum: we may have unintentionally misgendered Fay-Cooper Cole in the audio. Our apologies.

In which we run away with the stories of the Siring from Bagobo mythology, a creature of the woods that can mimic your relatives. Also, Mt. Apo Homeowners' Association, spicy TILs, and a natty diet of worms and snakes.   Thank you so much to our patrons Erwin, Kenneth, Lee, and Ellie! May your yards always have sili plants to protect you from fake relatives!   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama . You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Wholesome Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Content Warnings: Mentions of sexual assault, mental health stigma, bodily harm. If you feel that you are not ready to listen to mentions of these, feel free to skip this episode or listen to it another time. Please take care of yourselves, friends!   In which we mi(n)x it up with the more recently created folklore of Waway, Lily and Dakdak, real people turned folkloric monsters from the Visayas! Karakoa Productions co-founder and Visayan Mythology Class lecturer Minxie Villaver joins us for fashion-forward creatures of the night, well-balanced cannibal meals, and your literal friendly (and not-so-friendly) neighborhood aswangs.   As always, we'd like to thank our patrons Erwin, Kenneth, Lee, and Ellie! May your slippers always be safe from aswang spit! If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama . You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Unnatural Situation Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

NOTE: This episode is in Tagalog/Taglish in celebration of Filipino Language Month! In which we give you the Story Pitch for our collab with Tabi-Tabi Podcast and Philippine Campfire Stories for Buwan Ng Wika! Also, fingernail multiverses, happier endings and tabloid talk shows featuring deities who hopefully have gone to therapy.   This episode is part of the Buwan Ng Wika collaboration between MeLoreDrama Podcast, Tabi-Tabi Podcast, and Philippine Campfire Stories! Catch the other Philippine stories of Creation as Campmaster Earl of Philippine Campfire Stories drops by Tabi-Tabi Podcast with the Tagalog creation legends, and MeLoreDrama goes camping with a Visayan creation myth over at Philippine Campfire Stories! Links below:   Tabi-Tabi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zQR8eDUugYFXPwUtJThX6?si=sMlQ_26aTmSLAVmplwciSA&dl_branch=1 Philippine Campfire Stories: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YaPAEI7bwJR4JYQAzmPBt?si=nugw2OAyQ9SftCM2ofSboQ&dl_branch=1 MeLore Drama Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qzIwsxfm8YMuRvMVXPRa7?si=JFidj78jRSKcxPPUE6zS7w&dl_branch=1   We'd also like to thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Kenneth and Erwin! May you always ever get perfect mani-pedis! If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/     Music Bed:  Oppressive Gloom Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

NOTE: This episode is in Tagalog/Taglish in celebration of Buwan Ng Wika! In which we celebrate Buwan Ng Wika (Filipino Language Month) with Creation Myths in our Mother Tongue! Ethan of Tabi-Tabi Podcast takes over as a guest host to regale us with Manuvu creation myths! Also, not completely hygienic arts and crafts, celestial PR spins, and Campmaster Earl of Philippine Campfire Stories joining us on the voting panel for which Manuvu deity did it better. This episode is part of the Buwan Ng Wika collaboration between MeLoreDrama Podcast, Tabi-Tabi Podcast, and Philippine Campfire Stories! Catch other Philippine stories of Creation as Campmaster Earl of Philippine Campfire Stories drops by Tabi-Tabi Podcast with the Tagalog creation legends, and MeLoreDrama goes camping with a Visayan creation myth over at Philippine Campfire Stories!  Tabi-Tabi Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zQR8eDUugYFXPwUtJThX6?si=sMlQ_26aTmSLAVmplwciSA&dl_branch=1 Philippine Campfire Stories: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YaPAEI7bwJR4JYQAzmPBt?si=nugw2OAyQ9SftCM2ofSboQ&dl_branch=1 We'd also like to thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Kenneth and Erwin! May your gardens always be prettier! If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music: As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which we unearth the many different meanings of the creature Busaw, as a ghoul, a god, a giant, and others. Also, funeral combo meals, the opposite of farming, and all the B tropes you need in a supernatural sitcom.   As always, we'd like to thank our patrons: Lee, Kenneth, Ellie and Erwin! May your bolos ever always strike fear in the hearts of ghouls looking to eat your dead.   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Hard-boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which we fly with the tales of the Tiktik and its many onomatopoeic names as an aswang familiar. Also, pets resembling their owners, Tiktok as a way to connect with the fellow kids, and the importance of training your tiktik.   We are truly truly grateful for our patrons Erwin, Kenneth, Lee, and Ellie! May you always be safe during aswang season and your bamboos grow the shootiest!   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Pleasant Porridge Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which we comb through the stories of the Kubot, the long-haired aswang of various Filipino folklore. Also, dope aswang-killing moves, a totally fictional character of deep Cubao Expo lore, and possibly a whole new different way of looking that Rapunzel movie. Thank you so much to our patrons Erwin, Lee, Ellie and Kenneth! May you always be safe from errant hair troubles! If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music: As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed: Ethernight Club Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which we SPOILER-ifically peer into the creatures featured in the anime adaptation of Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo's Trese on Netflix. Also, the NBA All-Stars of Philippine mythologies,  myth and folklore adaptations to tide you over til Trese Season 2, and who we think sat at the Council.   We'd like to thank our patrons, Kenneth, Lee, Ellie and Erwin for supporting the show! May your Chocnut always big and intact!   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

CONTENT WARNING: Graphic descriptions of body parts, body horror, sexual predation. If you feel that you are not ready to listen to mentions of these, feel free to skip this episode or listen to it another time. Please take care of yourselves, friends!   In which we go hard on the tales of the Tambaloslos, the well-endowed, big-mouthed forest being of Bicolano, Visayan and Mindanaoan myths. Also, a come-vacc, comedy as therapy, and a whole lot of dick jokes.   We'd like to thank our patrons Lee, Kenneth and Ellie for their unwavering support to our show! May you always go long and hard for your dreams!   If you'd also like to support the show, you can consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also follow us at Twitter (@meloredramapod) and Facebook (/meloredramapod) or join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/g8EC8Mxj94 . Our episodes are also up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and anywhere you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:    As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3891-hyperfun License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In which we wrap up the Tres Marias annivers-tacular with Mariang Sinukuan, guardian of Central Luzon's Mt. Arayat. Also, the use of pronouns, dei-tea family dramuh, and wise Tita divorcees who smoke too much.   We are very thankful to have made it this far because of our patrons Lee, Kenneth, Ellie, and Rose Bona! You guys are amazing and we are very thankful for your support! After this episode, we are taking a bit of a break to cope with the increasingly difficult pandemic situation but don't worry! We'll be back soon with an official Season 3! In the meantime, you can support the show by listening to past episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and wherever you get your podcasts.   Theme Music:   As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In which we continue the meta-anniversary pitch with the arrival of Mariang Cacao, Cebu's "enterprising" diwata from Mt. Lantoy. Also the ROI in golden ghost ships, literal "phantom" power, and Juabe's impressive roleplaying of supernatural boss ladies.   Of course, we want to thank our patrons Rosa Bona, Lee, Kenneth and Ellie! May all your businesses and ventures  thrive without the need to break bridges!   If you want to support the show, please consider sharing and reviewing us on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher! You can also become our patron over at patreon.com/meloredrama. Theme Music:   As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In which we celebrate legends of the great Maria Makiling, ya best gurl from Laguna. Also, an ACTUAL ANNIVERSARY EPISODE ON THE ACTUAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACTUAL SHOW, Hesus as the true highlander, and our attempts at foley work. (Stay til the end!)   We are always thankful of our patrons Kenneth, Lee, Ellie, and Rose Bona! May you always find your way in the mountains and the OG plantita bless your plants and harvests! For those interested in supporting the show, you can support our Patreon at patreon.com/meloredrama. We'd also love it if you shared our show with your friends or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher!   Theme Music:   As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Aquarium by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In which we chase after stories of the Amamanhig and give additional tickling trivia on last year's Amalanhig and friends. Also, the root of all evil, literal cold calls and 'dead'stonks!   It's our birthday month! Finally, we're (sort of) celebrating our anniversary, and this is possible largely because of our patrons: Lee, Ellie, Rose Bona and Kenneth! May you always be safe from cold calls, from the dead or otherwise. If you want to support the show, you can consider becoming our patron on patreon.com/meloredrama!    Theme Music:   As I Figure Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/   Music Bed:   Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

In which we find the tall tales of Ifugao's Inlablabbuut, famed ogre of the mountains. Also, plate thunder, mid-forest stroll snacks, and a new source of protein.    Of course, we want to extend our thanks to our patrons: Lee, Lyz, Ellie, Rose Bona and Kenneth! May your gains always be plenty and your  workout ogre-less!   If you want to support the show, please consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama! You can also review our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or even on Facebook!   The comic book we mentioned in this episode is Gayang Comics, which is  now unfortunately unavailable in  the site we mentioned. However, a couple of copies are still available at Maharlika Bookstore at https://shopee.ph/maharlikabookstore so you can try your luck there! (This is not a paid ad!)   Theme music:"As I Figure" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Music bed: Undaunted Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which we are favored by the moonlit presence of the Lewenri, Romblon's engkanto benefactors who may or may not be just regulars in a popular Manila bar. Also, romping in Romblon, our own version of the Bermuda Triangle, and the possibility that all of Denice's friends are supernatural.   As always, we shower all the love to our patrons Rose Bona, Lyz, Ellie, Kenneth and most especially Lee, who helped us out supremely with our sound issues! To all our patrons, may all of your ventures be blessed by moonlight, engkanto-favored or not. If you want to help support the show, please consider signing up as our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama.   Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod, and our music bed is "Marty Gots A Plan", also by Kevin MacLeod, used with the license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.

In which we end this UGH of a year with a tale of the Markopo, a more standard, everyday human-eating dragon. Also, natural disasters, midnight karaoke, and more dice rolling. RATZ! Big shout-outs to our patrons Lee, Ellie, Lyz, Rose Bona and Kenneth: May you be safe from early morning karaoke, dragon-sung or otherwise.   If you'd like to support the show, we have a Patreon account at patreon.com/meloredrama or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher!   Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod and our music bed is called "The Ice Giants", also by the deity of podcast music Kevin MacLeod with the license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.

In which we unravel the tales of Bakunawa and other moon-eating dragons of Philippine mythologies. Also, actual number of dragon balls, melt-in-your-mouth moons, and rolling for initiative.   As always, we wanna thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Lyz, Rose Bona and Kenneth: May your moon always shine and not be eaten by dragons, serpentine or otherwise.   If you'd like to support the show, we have a Patreon  account at patreon.com/meloredrama or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher!   Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod and our music bed is called "Volatile Reaction", also by the deity of podcast music Kevin MacLeod with the license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.

In which we get lost in the tales of Biringan, the mythical city of Western Samar, and Borongan, the very real city in EASTern Samar. Also, geography lessons, an official Third Monday Place Episode (TMPE) song, and a whole lot of (not really) fogtown.   Of course, we wanna thank our patrons Lyz, Rose Bona, Kenneth, Lee and Ellie! May you always find the light at the end of the tunnel, both metaphorically and literally.  Also, if you want to support the show, we'd love for you to consider being a patron at patreon.com/meloredrama, but with the recent typhoons that ravaged the Philippines, we'd love it even more if you can donate to kayanatin.ph!   Our theme song is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod, and our music bed is "This House", also by Kevin MacLeod with the license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0.

In which we get struck by the stories of the Manobo goddess Anitan and her lightning yeets. Also, god-level bureaucracy, 90s TV shows we never watched, and why laughing at animals on the Internet is probably risky business.   Of course, we'd like to thank our patrons: Ellie, Lee, Rose Bona, Kenneth and Lyz -- may you always find safe shelter from stone-chucking gods of any pantheon! Thank you so much for subscribing to our Patreon as a way to support the show! You can also support the show by sharing it with your friends, giving us a review on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher, or joining us on Discord: https://bit.ly/MLDDiscord50   Because we're talking about the Manobos, a lumad peoples of the Philippines, we need to be aware of their struggles too. Here are some resources to learn more about the lumad: Article: Stop The Lumad Killings by Pam Tau Lee, Chair of the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) – U.S. [https://www.ienearth.org/stop-the-lumad-killings] Twitter: #StopLumadKillings Organizations: Alcadev [https://alcadev.wordpress.com/] - A lumad school for alternative learning Send Our Kids To School PH [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sendkids2schoolph] - A Facebook group that helps source and donate gadgets for lumad children This episode also comes right after the Philippines was whipped by the one-two combo of back-to-back devastating storms in a pandemic year. Please consider sending donations to kayanatin.ph/donate if you have Paypal, or if you have the means to lend your time and non-monetary resources, the kids of Quarantine Tribute Tips FB group are organizing: https://www.facebook.com/pytrlinus/posts/10157900194243261

In which we cruise around with the legend of the White Lady, including that of Balete Drive. Also, 5-star ghost reviews, fashion sense in the afterlife, and ghosting in the 21st century. Our Discord server is now open to the public! Of course, this is immensely thanks to our patrons Lyz, Rose Bona, Kenneth, Lee, and Ellie -- may your gadgets be haunting-free but you always get 5-star level ride-hailing service! Our Patreon underwent an overhaul recently, with updated tiers and perks, so if you want to support the show, please consider being our patron at https://www.patreon.com/meloredrama As always, our bangin' theme music is by the deity of free music Kevin MacLeod, and the track is called "As I Figure". We also used his track "Dreamy Flashback" for our music bed, used under the copyright license

In which we talk about the onomatopoeic Koro-koto, the hovering aswang who likes to eat crying kids. Also, the real "Air Jordans", accidental superheroes, and how difficult an ECE degree is.   As always, we'd like to thank our patrons: Lyz, Ellie, Lee, Rosa Bona and Kenneth! May your hair always be tidy and never attractive to monsters who'd want to cook you! If you want to support the show and help us keep making content, you can consider signing up for our Patreon at patreon.com/meloredrama   Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin Macleod, and our music bed is "Fuzzball Parade", also from Kevin Macleod, used under the license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In which we brush the cobwebs off our podcasting skills as we talk about Gayuma, the famed love potion/ritual/enchantment. Also, capitalism as the best form of magic, the MeLoreDrama Cinematic Universe, and romantic comedy geometry.   Thank you so much for listening even while we were on hiatus! Also all the love (completely gayuma-free) to our patrons  Lyz, Rose Bona, Kenneth, Lee, and Ellie! May true love always find you, romantic or otherwise! If you want to be like them and support the show, please consider being our patron at https://www.patreon.com/meloredrama   Speaking of patrons, we will be adjusting our Patreon tiers soon to provide better value for your support! Stay tuned!  Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod, and our music bed is "Fretless", also by Kevin MacLeod, licensed http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It has been A YEAR! (well, more like 8 months, but it's the apocalyptic times so time is technically irrelevant) MeLoreDrama is back on your favorite podcast apps with new episodes starting October 5! Stay tuned as we try to figure out how to do this again.

In which we break into the folktale of the Ugaw, Pangasinan's little rice thieves. Also, rice bin misdirection, a morsel of custom RPG, and why life is a buffet with seemingly unfair rules. Of course, we'd like to thank our patrons who make all of these possible: Lee, Ellie, Pam, Kenneth, and Noelle -- May all your rice be fluffy and fresh and forever hidden from rice thieves. If you'd also like to help us continue the show and talk about more creatures of Philippine Mythologies, you can support us by becoming our patron on patreon.com/meloredrama!Our theme music is titled "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod, as well as the bangin' music bed, "Feelin' Good" which we got from incompetech.filmmusic.io, with a CC Licence by (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In which we explore the myths of the Yanggaw and its co-aswang, the Amalanhig, and the burgeoning/birth of how one starts craving for blood. Also, car-themed anime, family dramas, and a reiteration of how much of a scaredy cat we actually are. Again, this is all possible thanks to our patrons: Lee, Ellie, Pam, Kenneth and Noelle! May your blood never seem tasty to the creatures of the night! If you want to support our show and hear more creatures of Philippine Mythologies, you can become our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama! Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod and our music bed is "Severe Tire Damage" by Kevin McLeod, found onincompetech.filmmusic.io, with a CC Licence by (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In which we stalk the legends of the Sigbin, a creature that looks like a hybrid of kangaroos, rabbits and dogs, with a very literal twist. Also, eco- brick pokeballs, less than 100 and 1 days of summer vacation in the tri- province area, and Pokemon but with more Mon than Poke. Happy 2020, everyone! As always, our thanks go to Lee, Sin, Ellie, Pam, Kenneth, Kat and Noelle: May you be as lucky as a Sinigbinan, even without a were-creature in your possessions! If like them, you want to help support the show and encourage us to make more stories about creature of Philippine Mythology, please consider becoming our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama! Our theme music is by Kevin McLeod, and it's called "As I Figure". For our music bed, we used "Wholesome", also by Kevin McLeod, found on incompetech.filmmusic.io, with a CC Licence BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In which we surf for stories about the city of Mandaluyong and its barangay friends. Also, crocrocks, naming conventions, and star-crossed lovers but with gauntlet tag-team wrestling and fighting Tiger-style fever dream. As the year ends, we'd like to give a HUGE thanks to YOU! Yes, you, who is listening to our show. You are awesome and we are beyond grateful for your time listening to lore and drama in 2019! Of course, we are also super thankful for our generous patrons: Pam, Lee, Sin, Ellie, Kenneth, Kat, and Noelle! May your 2020 be ever full of fantastic things and beings! If you want to help us create more episodes and overall support our show, please consider becoming our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama! The music in this episode are both from the illustrious Kevin MacLeod. Our theme music is "As I Figure" and the music bed is "Wallpaper", which you can find at https://filmmusic.io with a CC License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we pay a visit to the lores of the Nangangatok and the Kumakatok, the knocking creatures of death and illness. Also, the importance of identifying as human, thesis-level preparations, and unionizing supernatural creatures. GET YOUR LYRICS HERE: http://bit.ly/ktk28mld (all lowercase letters) Many many thanks to Kat, Lee, Ellie, Sin, Pam, Kenneth and Noelle! We're super thankful for your support this year, and may your doors only be ever knocked on by good fortune and kind people! If you want to support the show and help us make more episodes, please consider becoming our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod and the songs parodied were originally performed by MNL48 (https://mnl48.hallohallo.com/). For the parody lyrics, we'll also post it on our social media soon, so follow us at https://web.facebook.com/meloredramapod/ and https://twitter.com/MeLoreDramaPod We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City and SQORL Studio in Mandaluyong.

CW: miscarriages and baby deaths. If you are vulnerable after hearing stories about these, it's perfectly okay to skip this episode.In which we tell bedtime stories of the Tiyanak, the famed demon baby of Filipino folklore. Also, boss babies, OFW demon infants, and a B-movie pandemonium about the tiyanakapocalypse in tanks.Of course, we want to give a huge THANK YOU to our patrons: Ellie, Lee, Sin, Pam, Kenneth, Kat and Noelle! May you never be haunted by strange baby cries that keep you up at night! If like them, you want to help us make more episodes, please consider supporting our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meloredramaThe music in this episode are both from the illustrious Kevin MacLeod. Our theme music is "As I Figure" and the music bed is "Vivacity", which you can find at https://filmmusic.io with a CC License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we dive into the lore of the Siokoys and Ugkoys, the sea's vegan anti-vegan guardians and continue the adventures of The Pearls Of The Orient, last episode's cliffhanger pitch. Also, curly-leafed vegetable discrimination, inevitable betrayals, and ankle-grabbing under-sea fight sequences!Of course, we'd like to thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Sin, Pam, Kenneth, Kat, and our newest supporter, Noelle! Thank you so much for helping us put up the show, and may all the kale you've ever eaten never ever put you on a Siokoy's bad side. If you enjoy this episode and want us to create more, please consider becoming our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. As always, our theme music is "As I Figure" by the legendary Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), and so is our music bed, "Heroic Age", found on https://filmmusic.io with a CC License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City. 

In which we swim with the tale of the local mermaids, the Sirenas and Magindaras, and find out how to get one as a sugar mommy. Also, pirate adventures, taking after your evil grandfather, and -- a cliffhanger??We'd like to thank our patrons Lee, Sin, Ellie, Kenneth, Pam and Kat for their continued support of our humble little podcast. May you always be safe from fish-smelling creatures! If you want to support us like they do, please consider becoming our patrons on our Patreon: patreon.com/meloredrama Also, ICYMI, we made an appearance on WhenInManila's 25 Pinoy-made Podcasts You Should Listen To! Woohoo! You should also take the time to listen to the other podcasts on the list, especially our friends at Stage Left Indios for an awesome look at the Philippine theatre scene! Our theme music is "As I Figure" by the awesomely generous Kevin MacLeod and our epic music bed is "Heroic Age", from from https://filmmusic.io, also by Kevin MacLeod of http://incompetech.com, License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we are bewitched by legends of the local witch, the Mangkukulam and its many variants, to wrap up this year's #WitchMonth! Also, Soundcloud poetry, the posture of certain residents of Quezon City, and really cool but dangerous grandmothers.We would also like to thank our patrons: Lee, Ellie, Pam, Kenneth, Sin and Kat -- May you always be free from the evil eye of mangkukulams, from your IG or IRL. If you want to help us fight off the curse of poverty or you just want to support the show, you can become our patron by signing up on our Patreon: patreon.com/meloredrama Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod, and our music bed is "Teller of the Tales" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we celebrate #WitchMonth with the good ones, the albularyo! Also, Tita tea time, unconventional vaping, and the awesome material components of different kinds of Philippine good witches.   We’d like to thank our patrons: Ellie, Lee, Pam, Kenneth, Sin and Kat — May your tea always be healing, both physically and supernaturally. If you want to help us bring in all the good juju, please consider becoming our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama!   Our theme music and music beds are made by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). Our theme music is “As I Figure”, the midroll uses “Nervous” and the pitch music bed is “Lobby Time”.   We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions, Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we wrap up #SeptemBeej with BJ Recio with a soulful talk about household gods and the idea of multiple spirits. Also, tired adult souls, MK’s Shang Tsung’s diet, and soulful cockfighting, literally.   Thank you, of course, to our wonderful patrons Lee, Sin, Pam, Kenneth, Ellie and Kat! You’re all wonderful and we really hope that the multitude of your souls make all the right decisions.    If you want to help us secure our souls as well so they don’t get lost in the kitchen, please consider being our patron at patreon.com/meloredrama. You can also leave us reviews at Apple iTunes or Stitcher: our souls also feed on affirmation!   HUGE thanks to BJ for sharing his knowledge with us, and if you want more of BJ, you can find him at the following:    Facebook: www.facebook.com/nosfectupublishing Twitter: @bjrecio Patreon: patreon.com/nosfecatupublishing   As always, our theme music is “As I Figure” from the inimitable Kevin MacLeod, and this episode’s rockin’ music bed is "Summon the Rawk”, also by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)   We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions, Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we go high with RPG designer, Actual Actuarial Candidate and #ManilaEncounters progenitor BJ Recio as he regales us with the stories about the Visayan sea and death goddess Magwayen. Also, upper mythology MMA, badass goth moms, and the  value of creating new stories about the many Philippine mythologies.   Thank you very much to our patrons Sin, Ellie, Lee, Pam, Kenneth and our newest patron Kat! May your ride-sharing ferries never cancel on you, should the time come!    If you want to be as awesome as our patrons, consider subscribing to our Patreon account at http://patreon.com/meloredrama. If you like our show, please leave us a review on Apple iTunes or Stitcher — we’d love to know what you think!    Many many thanks also goes to BJ Recio for being our guest! You can support his Patreon at http://patreon.com/nosfecatu. You can also find him on Twitter at @bjrecio and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nosfectu.publishing/.    Our theme music is “As I Figure” by Kevin MacLeod and our music bed from this episode came from https://filmmusic.io. It’s called "Ice Flow", also by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City. 

In which we peck around about the mythologies relating to or are chickens, like the Tigmamanok, the Sarimanok, and believe it or not, the Adarna. Also, the worldwide chicken diaspora, saluting chicken bravery, and arthouse cinema with Willem DaFowl.   Thank you so much to our patrons Ellie, Sin, Pam, Lee and Kenneth — may chickens always wake you up on time in the morning, or at least may your unli-wings be forever unli. If you want to be blessed by chickens too, consider becoming our patron at http://patreon.com/meloredrama!    Many many thanks to Sin as well for our super fun #MonthOfSin! You can find her RPGs at https://diwatamnl.itch.io/, and on Twitter as @DiwataNgManila. You can also support her Patreon at http://patreon.com/DiwataMNL.    Our theme music is “As I Figure” by the amazing Kevin MacLeod, and our music beds for this episode are "Claire De Lune”, “Arabesque", and “From The New World”. We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we are enchanted by the lovely Sin, AKA @DiwataNgManila, who regales us with Diwata lore, how they are different from Western concepts of faeries, mispronounced nymphs, and entitled fruits. Also, Diwata Rock, misleading band names, and the range of Juabe's musical impressions. Thank you so much to our patrons Lee, Sin, Ellie, Pam and Kenneth! May the Diwatas always bless your harvests and blow your way when it's hot out. If you want to join in the blessings, you can become our patron at http://patreon.com/meloredrama!   Special thanks to Sin for being our very first guest! You can find her RPGs at https://diwatamnl.itch.io/, and on Twitter as @DiwataNgManila. You can also support her Patreon at http://patreon.com/DiwataMNL.  Our theme music is "As I figure" and the music bed is "The Big Beat 80's", both by the wonderful Kevin MacLeod. We record at the Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City. 

In which we wade through Marikina City’s many origin stories and create a new one for Denice’s hometown's famous shoemaking trade. Also, Captain America but with shoes as shield, gods punishing selfie queens, cyber-burying, and equine soldier buddies who may or may not be shippable.  Also a NOTE: at 13:36, Denice meant to say Damiana Eugenio, not Damiana Eusebio. Apologies!   Thank you so much to our patrons Lee, Sin, Ellie, Pam and Kenneth — may your shoes never have to wade in floods ever.   Our opening theme is “As I Figure” and our music bed for this episode is “Fearless First”, both by the awesome Kevin MacLeod. We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City. 

In which we lay down what we know about the Batibat, or Bangungot in Tagalog, and scared ourselves silly. Also, haunted pencils, things that happen in your head, a whole lotta running, and why Juabe does not like the Star Wars prequels.Thank you so much to our patrons Lee, Sin, Ellie, Pam and Kenneth: May all your "good" dreams come true and not only materialize to watch you while you sleep. If you'd like to be our patron and help make our good dreams come true, you can sign up at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/meloredrama   Our theme music is "As I Figure" and the music bed is "Come Play With Me", both by the inimitable Kevin MacLeod. We are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we get bloody with the Filipino vampire, the Danag, and wonder about the next food fad if we ever pair the Isneg gods with a British master chef. Also, terrible terrible accents, human drink tumblers, and possibly starting a court of blood sommeliers. We’d like to thank our patrons Lee, Sin, Pam, Kenneth and Ellie — you guys rock and may your blood always taste sweet but unreachable for any vampire, Filipino or otherwise. Should you, our dear listener, would like to help us keep our little podcast going, please consider becoming our patron at www.patreon.com/meloredrama Our theme music is called “As I Figure” by Kevin MacLeod, and we are recording at the Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we sing our way into the lore of the Kapre, the popular gigantic tree spirit/dweller/all-around chill guy and try to smoke him out for a song and dance. Also, musical theatre, literal hypebeasts and the Revolution! We'd like to thank our very generous patrons Lee, Sin, Ellie, Pam, and Kenneth -- you guys should have all the prime real estate in all the Balete trees in existence! If you, the listener, would also like to help us keep the show going, you can sign up as our patron at www.patreon.com/meloredrama Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod. This podcast is recorded at the Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we meet the giant Angalo and his giant partner Aran, and their chibi giant children. You're in for a treat with interesting perspective of rainbows, hilly island beaches, and the creative powers of bodily fluids. Also, impromptu game jams, revenge plots, and a major MeLoreDrama twist???!!! As always, we'd like to thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Pam, Sin and Kenneth: may your legs be ever free from ants! If you'd like to support the show, please consider showering us with salt funds at https://www.patreon.com/meloredrama Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod and we recorded this episode in Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we tear ourselves up over the iconic Manananggal, drop some mananang-facts, Z-snap at each other, and generally agree that loving humans in a non-diet kind of way is the way to go. Also, flappy birds and actual assguardians. Of course, we'd like to thank our patrons Lee, Ellie, Sin, Pam, and Kenneth -- you are all as amazing and may a manananggal never find your entrails attractive. Our theme music is As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod and we are recording from Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we lose our heads about the story of the Pugot and its many variations, talk about a haunted roadtrip, and boogie our way into mythological creature dance-offs.   Thank you so much to our patrons Sin, Ellie, Lee, Pam and Kenneth! You guys deserve all the disco-dancing and a day-pass to Pugot-Con!   Our theme music is “As I Figure” by Kevin Macleod. This podcast is recorded at Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we talk about the angel/demon horse the Tikbalang, buddy cop buddy go adventures, battle of wits and illusions, and a LOT of horse puns.Shout out to Nikki Del Carmen for the intro joke! Also, thank you so much to our new patrons Sin, Lee and Ellie! You guys are so awesome! If you want to support our show so we can make more bonkers stories about your favorite creature from Philippine Mythology, you can check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/meloredrama!Our theme music is "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod. Recorded in Sunny Side Sound Productions, Cubao, Quezon City.

In which we talk about a localized version of St. Elmo's Fire, debate over the purpose of sticks (in the context of balls), and make a story that MIGHT just be better than Space Jam 2.  We also said "balls" a lot. Like, at least one hundred times. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Recorded at Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, QC.

Trigger Warning: stalking, sexual predation, and descriptions of gore.    In which we shudder at the thought of the Nuno sa Punso, or Old Man on the Mound, and talk about buddy medicine, how to not to (or do!) offend them, and the wrong way to court people. Music by Kevin MacLeod. Recorded at Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, QC.

In which we debate on whether the elvish Tamawo would be considered similar K-pop group, a prototype of Edward Cullen, or really a foil for your favorite teen drama involving sassy bodies of water. Our theme music is As I Figure by Kevin MacLeod. Recorded at Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City. 

In which we talk about the tailed creature called the Ikugan, and how inter-zoo rivalry may be the salvation of a specie. Also, battle tails, good bad acting, and figuring out Ikugan gender.Theme music by Kevin MacLeod. Recorded at Sunny Side Sound Productions in Cubao, Quezon City.