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My #hugot

by Miscellany Media Studios

My #hugot is an exploration of Filipino culture through the eyes of someone desperate to reconnect with what could have been hers. Join Marcy as she dives deeper into this aspect of her personal history.

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Episodes

  1. Iceberg

    [Tw: Discussions of drug abuse, mental illness, and suicide.] A lot of episodes on this feed simply don’t happen. Because they can’t. But it doesn’t matter so much. This is just a podcast. In reality, there’s a lot of conversation that aren’t happening, and those that are--like about the...

  2. The Political Constitution of 1899

    The Political Constitution of 1899 is amazing fodder for the ‘what if’ game. Ultimately, the Philippines might not have stuck with the constitution they use today, so it’s worth thinking about what could have been. Sources: Calderón, Felipe (1907). Mis memorias sobre la revolución filipina…

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  3. The First Philippine Republic

    Ahead of National First Philippine Republic Day, Marcy is going to go into what that holiday is celebrating, but we also should quickly go over who helped make that happen. Sources: Agoncillo, Teodoro A. (1997). Malolos: The Crisis of the Republic. University of the Philippines Press. Manilla:...

  4. Dreams

    Dreams… What odd things. They’ve meant a lot to Marcy. And they meant a lot to the indigenous Tagalog people. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And our newest show Searching for the Aswang ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode...

  5. A Christmas Message

    This wasn’t the Christmas episode we were hoping for… —- Music as always from Sounds like an Earful - SoundslikeanEarful.com

  6. Teresa Magbanua Part 10 - As It Had Been

    [Apologies for the delay: ‘malfunctioning fire alarms’ is the sort of problem that compounds quickly in the podcast world.] The final act in Teresa Magbanua’s story. In some ways, it’s a familiar one. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And our newest show Searching for the Aswang Sources: 1....

  7. Teresa Magbanua Part 9 - Calm

    Teresa Magbanua left the spotlight, pausing her story while the rest of the world goes on. Sources: 1. Locsin-Nava, Cecelia. "Teresa Magbauna: Woman Warrior". Review of Women's Studies. Vol 6, No 1, 1996. 2. Revised Administrative Code Of The Philippine Islands Of 1917 -...

  8. Teresa Magbanua Part 8 - The Tragedy

    [Editor's Note: Apologies for the delay. It was a long week in the US...] Things were supposed to go well. Or at least better than they had been. But then tragedy strikes. And a downfall begins. Sources: 1. Locsin-Nava, Cecelia. "Teresa Magbauna: Woman Warrior". Review of Women's Studies. Vol 6…

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  9. Teresa Magbanua Part 7 - The Final High

    The family bond will always be sacred, and what it generates may seem impossible. But never invincible. Source: Locsin-Nava, Cecelia. "Teresa Magbauna: Woman Warrior". Review of Women's Studies. Vol 6, No 1, 1996. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And our newest show The Mountain's Heart…

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  10. Teresa Magbanua Part 6 - The Ground Shakes

    {CW/TW Canon Fire in the beginning of the podcast} A go-ahead from a distant shore is the beginning of the end. Teresa Magbanua’s legacy is gradually undone. Source: Foreman, John, “The Philippine Islands: a political, geographical, ethnographical, social and commercial history of the Philippine...

  11. Teresa Magbanua Part 5 - The Peak

    There was no greater prize than Iloilo City. At least for now. At least out of what they could hope for. Source: 1. Funtecha, Henry (2000). "The Urbanization of the Town of Iloilo, 1865–1900". Selected Papers on Cities in Philippine History. Philippine National Historical Society 2. Foreman…

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  12. Teresa Magbanua Part 4 - The Current Comes in

    [Studio note: It turns out we purchased a faulty adapter for our microphone. Hence the further delay. It would be easiest for everyone if we resume the two week pattern from this point forward. Part 5 will be out on September 25th.] For all the fighting Teresa Magbanua was doing, it turned out to...

  13. Teresa Magbanua Part 3 - The Fighting Begins

    [Studio note: Our sincerest apologies for the delay. Equipment broke down, which required replacements that took a few days to acquire. This hopefully spells out an end to delayed releases. Next Friday will have an episode release, and a normal schedule will resume.] Battles fought. With stakes…

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  14. Teresa Magbanua Part 2 - Rise

    The inevitable war breaks out. And so too does Teresa's call for battle. But it wasn't an easy road for her. Or any woman, really. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! Sources: 1. Guererro, Milagros; Encarnacion, Emmanuel; Villegas, Ramon (1996), "Andres Bonifacio and the 1896 Revolution"…

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  15. Teresa Magbanua Part 1 - Origins

    Marcy found a historical figure she could connect to, and that's where she wants to begin. But it's not the sort of connection you might be thinking. Because Marcy isn't brave or strong, but she always thought she was supposed to be. And that's where Teresa Magbanua seems to come in. Source 1 -...

  16. What's in a Nickname?

    There's a lot of history to learn. Especially historical figures. Even when you try to narrow down the list, you might find it still is impossibly long, so a shorthand trick is to be expected right? Well, in this episode, Marcy attempts to tell you why--in one instant--that isn't an idea she's...

  17. What Is This Podcast Really?

    [IMPORTANT NOTE: Schedule change. This podcast will now release episodes every other Friday. Next week will have an episode as a reset week. Then every other Friday will start. Ingat po.] So the answer to this question really should have come by now Like how long has this podcast been running?…

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  18. Interlude #9 - Connections

    So... apparently there's a very small connection between F. Landa Jocano and your humble, amateur podcast host. It's small objectively, but it means a lot to Marcy. Source: Cruz, Vida. 10.28.2013. "F. Landa Jocano, anthropologist and UP professor emeritus, passes away". gmanetwork.com. Diliman,...

  19. The Final Trinity of Tagalog Mythology

    Just before the massive change brought to the Philippines, there was one last trinity of deities watching over the Tagalog people. They say good things come in threes, not that the sets of things would also be in threes, I guess. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And check out our newest…

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  20. A Third Set of Threes

    Back to Tagalog mythology, the third set of gods reveal themselves. And with them comes some shifts in Tagalog history. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And check out our newest show The Mountain's Heart - launching April 20th! ---- Transcript available on our website:...

  21. Things that Come in Threes

    [So this has been a really taxing and scary time for me because of a close call with my family in the Philippines. For now nondescript, but I think you can imagine why I might be super worried for my older family members right now. Overall, be kind to yourself and others. We can make it through...

  22. Meet Mt. Makiling (and More)

    In such challenging times, stay safe. Ingat po! Hugot Podcasting will be releasing an audio fiction show next month: The Mountain's Heart. This episode, let's look a little bit into the inspiration behind this show. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! And check out our newest show Temporal…

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  23. Interlude of Frustration

    Marcy wanted to talk about Filipino writers who won Filipino awards, so what was it so difficult?!?! And check out our newest show Temporal Light ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful…

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  24. Something I Hadn't Thought About Before

    When the new thing you learned is that something exists... A religious icon you had seen dozens of times before but never thought about. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! Sources: Sison, Antonio D. (2015). "Afflictive Apparitions: The Folk Catholic Imaginary in Philippine Cinema". Material...

  25. Christmas Symbols

    Christmas time again! Let's talk about a couple of the things you might see. Partially because I love them so much. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! Sources: “Christmas in the Philippines.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 18 Dec. 2019,...

  26. Lechón

    In a month when so many Filipinos go back for a visit, we should talk about a food that seemingly defines the holidays. (And other parties) Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! Sources:...

  27. Filipino Saints

    Catholicism is an important part of the Filipino identity. Let's take a closer look at some of the figures involved. Check out @hugotPodcasting on Twitter! Sources: St Rose of Lima https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Rose-of-Lima https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=446 St....

  28. A Duwende's Tale

    A different type of tale for you all today... One that hits close to my home. Literally, I guess. The next phase: @HugotPodcasting Be sure to check out Oracle of Dusk and Aishi Online ---- Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful Soundslikeanearful.com ---- www.miscellanymedia.online...

  29. Behind the Scenes Special

    And of course this episode is late. See you next week. Sources: 1. Ramos, Maximo D., and Dani Reyes. The Creatures of Midnight. Phoenix Pub. House, 1990. ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful:...

  30. A Lizard Tale

    This week, we have a not so fun tale. Or maybe it's funny. I don't know. It might just depend on your perspective. Sources: 1. Ramos, Maximo D. “The Man and the Lizard.” Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales, Phoenix Pub. House, 1990, pp. 56–58. ---- Transcript available on our website:...

  31. Kita Kita: A New Piece of Myself

    This podcast talks a lot about old stories. Well, there are plenty of new ones coming out of the Philippines. So let's talk about a great movie: Kita Kita (2017) dir by Sigrid P. Bernardo. ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by...

  32. Interlude #7 - Possibilities

    Marcy made an uncharacteristically impulse decision, and she wants to talk to you about it. Namely, she's going to try to be better with something she should probably already know: Tagalog ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by...

  33. A Tale Fit for a DemiGoddess

    This week, Marcy tells a diffrent tale of a familiar demi-goddess. We literally just met her, but there's more to her stories than Marcy was able to say. Sources: 1. “Bathala's Daughters: The Demigods Mayari, Hanan & Tala.” THE ASWANG PROJECT, 14 May 2018,...

  34. Familiar Concepts, New Contexts

    This week, Marcy returns to Tagalog mythology to showcase the daughters of a very familiar figure. Maybe too familiar, but don't worry about for now. Sources: 1. Jocano, F. "Notes on Philippine Divinities," Philippine Folk Literature: The Myth, Daminan Eugenio, UP Press, 2001....

  35. Jeepneys - The Places They've Been

    Maybe this isn't the best topic for a podcast episode, but Marcy loves Jeepneys. So you think she would have known more about the subject before doing this episode? Nope. It's not something you might be inclined to think about. Sources: 1. Otsuka, Keijiro, et al. “Community and Market in Contract...

  36. The Frog Princess

    How about story time? What about one you already know? Or that is--at least--familiar.... Sources: 1. "The Frog Princess" in Ramos, Maximo D. Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales. Phoenix Pub. House, 1990. pg 33-36 ---- Transcript available on our website…

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  37. Interlude #6 - Introductions

    Before we do any more profiles on noteworthy Filipinos, maybe you want to hear about the first time I found one. And yes, "found" is the right term... ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful:...

  38. The Buried Treasure

    How about story time? Sources: 1. Ramos, Maximo D. Philippine Myths, Legends, and Folktales. Phoenix Pub. House, 1990. ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful: Soundslikeanearful.com Twitter: @MiscellanyMedia...

  39. The Danger of Noli Me Tangere

    Today, Marcy bring up what she sees as one of the main (and most dangerous when the book was released) themes of this culture defining novel. Not so much Good vs Evil but Real vs Appearance. ---- Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful Soundslikeanearful.com…

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  40. Reflections on Maria Clara

    There's one character of Noli Me Tangere that stood out to Marcy, so she wantes to take the time to talk about that today. ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful: Soundslikeanearful.com Twitter:...

  41. Noli Me Tangere - Frames

    Let's get to know the book before we dive into it, shall we? Because... oh my word, there's a lot to unpack. Sources: 1. Rizal, Jose. Noli Me Tangere. Harold Augenbraum (trans). Penguin: New York, 2006. ---- Transcript available on our website: www.miscellanymedia.online/transcripts Music for…

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  42. Jose Rizal - A Beginning in His Own Way

    Welcome to Season 2. Marcy starts it off by looking at a pretty important (and very familiar) historical figure, Jose Rizal and seeks to explain one reason why--in her mind--he was so important. Sources: 1. Francia, Luis H. “José Rizal: A Man for All Generations.” The Antioch Review, vol. 72, no....

  43. Kapampangan Origins - The Cusp of New Horizons

    Today, Marcy is going to finish up the last of the origin myths, but it's alright because it's ending on a grand note, perspective wise. While also laying down the ground work for all that is coming next on this feed. See you on April 25th! Source:...

  44. Kapampangan Origins - Looking Elsewhere

    [It wasn't just life this time... It was also a research issue, but I made it work, I hope.] And so begins our last origin story. As Marcy expands her scope upwards to the universe. And across the island, you could say. ---- Transcript available on our website ---- Music for this Episode by…

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  45. It's Almost Like Romeo and Juliet...

    [Welp, life happened again... ] It was supposed to be the month of love, so that meant closing out with a love story. A tragic one involving a man who loved his country and a great deal of women. Jose Rizal was a playboy, yes, but there's always the girl that got away... Or was taken away by...

  46. Interlude #5 - Valentine's Day

    It's the season of love. So what does Valentine's Day mean to Filipinos? Well, it's a familiar sentiment to be sure. ---- Transcript available on our website ---- Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful Soundslikeanearful.com ---- Find us online www.miscellanymedia.online Twitter:...

  47. Loves of Long Ago

    It's February! The month of love... It shouldn't be. There should be other things for that, but here we are. Trying to make the most of it. So let's start with a legend, shall we? Legendary dating types, am I right? (Definitely not) ---- Transcript available on our website ---- Music for this...

  48. Mindanao Origins Part 2 - Still on Shaky Ground

    Today, Marcy tries to finish up a story that resists being told. But being assembled in the wrong way, it seems. Transcript available on our website MISCELLANY MEDIA STUDIOS HAS A NEW PROJECT: shareddiaries.online ---- Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful Soundslikeanearful.com…

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  49. Mindanao (Uncertain and misplaced...) Origins

    Today: an origin story that doesn't quite fit right. It seems like things are perpetually going array in this podcast corner... And yet, Marcy finds yet a new kind of problem along her way. Just kidding, H. Otley Beyer has disappointed her before. OF COURSE, he managed it again. Source: Origin...

  50. Interlude #4 - A Christmas Special

    Marcy wants to try to explain all Filipino Christmas traditions in one shot. Yeah... we were skeptical too, but she thinks she can pull it off. MISCELLANY MEDIA STUDIOS HAS A NEW PROJECT: shareddiaries.online ---- Music for this Episode by Sounds Like an Earful Soundslikeanearful.com ---- Find us...

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My #hugot is an exploration of Filipino culture through the eyes of someone desperate to reconnect with what could have been hers. Join Marcy as she dives deeper into this aspect of her personal history.

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