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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.