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Jun 9, 2025 46 min

Philippines Independence Day Special

from Wild Interest Hosted by Brain Broccoli Productions

Mabuhay Wildings! What in the world does "mabuhay" mean, and how did the Philippines give us both Olympic champions AND the modern yo-yo? This week on Wild Interest, our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. First up: Nichole says "hi" to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Next, Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid audio books. But wait, there's more! Ever wonder about the history of yo-yos? Evan spins a yarn about yo-yos with his pal Jaxx, and learns some tricks from world champion freestyle yo-yo pro Bryan Jardin. Plus, our hosts take listeners on a lush audio journey through the beautiful island nation. This episode features all your favorite segments: Grandparent Stories from Manila, Animal Calls, jokes, a pesky riddle, and an extra-creepy Cryptid Corner that takes us into the forest realm of the shape-shifting Tikbalang. Happy Independence Day — let's get wild! Listen now and celebrate the wild culture of the Philippines! Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message. Timestamps for this episode are available below. 00:00 - Episode 13 Intro 02:15 - Philippines Travelogue 05:31 - Riddle Question 05:51 - Ramón de Ocampo 15:22 - Animal Call Clue 16:12 - The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin 23:45 - Animal Call Reprise 25:03 - Hidilyn Diaz 32:07 - Joke Time 33:05 - Call For Submissions 33:31 - Grandparent Stories: Carmen 37:50 - Favorite Sound 39:09 - Animal Call Reveal 40:28 - Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang 44:26 - Riddle Answer 44:46 - Preview of Episode 14 45:26 - Credits 46:06 - Bloopers wildinterest.com

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Mabuhay Wildings! What in the world does "mabuhay" mean, and how did the Philippines give us both Olympic champions AND the modern yo-yo? This week on Wild Interest, our Philippines Independence Day special is one great big celebration of Filipino life and culture around the world. First up: Nichole says "hi" to Hidilyn Diaz, champion weightlifter and the first Filipino ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Next, Evan riffs with Ramón de Ocampo, acclaimed actor and voice of the hit Diary of a Wi...

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  1. 0:00 Episode 13 Intro
  2. 2:15 Philippines Travelogue
  3. 5:31 Riddle Question
  4. 5:51 Ramón de Ocampo
  5. 15:22 Animal Call Clue
  6. 16:12 The Yo-Yo: Pedro Flores, Jaxx, and Bryan Jardin
  7. 23:45 Animal Call Reprise
  8. 25:03 Hidilyn Diaz
  9. 32:07 Joke Time
  10. 33:05 Call for Submissions
  11. 33:31 Grandparent Stories: Carmen
  12. 37:50 Favorite Sound
  13. 39:09 Animal Call Reveal
  14. 40:28 Cryptid Corner: Tikbalang
  15. 44:26 Riddle Answer
  16. 44:46 Preview of Episode 14
  17. 45:26 Credits
  18. 46:06 Bloopers

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