Batobalani
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis is Batobalani, a podcast about life and its major epiphanies. Listen as we geek about our most basic escapes. Buhay. Hiraya. Batobalani.
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Episode 09: Kasama, Magpatawad
February 10, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBIn the ninth episode, we talk about how everyone deserves second chances in love, how couples should be given the liberty to stay in or out of a marriage, and how people should be given a shot at redemption. Join Em Abiad and me as we talk about non-dominant narratives and the movie Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon directed by Carlo Catu and written by John Carlo Pacala. This episode features Sa Apoy na Ito. An original composition by Abram Baluyut, Chester San Pedro, and Jericho Del M...
Episode 08: Tayo, Magbukas
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBIn this eight episode, we talk about how we shouldn't box children in a situation convenient for us and not them, how these narratives and representations greatly matter, and how our SOGIE do not define us and our accomplishments. Join Gennica Hugo and me as we talk about narrative parallelism in Baka Bukas directed by Samantha Lee and Sila-Sila directed by Gian Carlo Abrahan. This episode features December May by Kalye Teresa. Their Baka Sakali album is available on Spotify. Like and follo...
Episode 07: Lakbay, Maglapat
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this seventh episode, we talk about how location helps the viewers understand narratives, how compromise and communication are integral parts of relationships, and how length of the relationship should not be the basis for one to stay in it. Join Miz Kiki and me as we talk about our insights on the romance drama of Through Night and Day written by Noreen Capilit and directed by Veronica Velasco. This episode features Sa Init ng Ulan, a beautiful song about a love lost and a hurting heart...
Episode 06: Bagahe, Mamulat
January 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIn this sixth episode, we talk about how letting go can be an essential part of finding one’s self, how friends could help you with your struggles, and how one should bide his/her/their time in healing. Join Fort Galang and me as we talk about moving on and a romantic comedy movie, That Thing Called Tadhana written and directed by Antoinette Jadaone. This episode features Persephone produced and performed by Dominic Rivera. It’s composed by Maria Leah. On guitar is Joaquin Velasco. You can ...
Episode 05: Dolyar, Mabuhay
January 10, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this fifth episode of Batobalani, we talk about how money can be a very powerful thing, how schools greatly form the minds of children, and how teenagers should be allowed to make mistakes and to correct these. Join Janry Puyo, an advocate for workplace diversity and inclusion, and me as we talk about 2 Cool 2 Be 4Gotten, a 2016 Filipino drama film directed by Peter Vargas and written by Jason Paul Laxamana. This episode features Buhay Kabataan by Nicole Loque, Zarah Maestrecampo, Rache...
Episode 04: Sunog, Maghintay
December 30, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBIn this fourth episode of Batobalani, we talk about how great characterization can lead to understanding human realities, how minor details greatly exemplify effective story-telling , and how existential questions can coincidentally turn into possibilities. In this case, is waiting our imposed hell? Join Chu Ferguson and me as we talk about sunogs and an exceptional film, Hintayan ng Langit, written by Juan Miguel Severo and directed by Dan Villegas. Stream I Choose Myself by Mica Ecalnir. ...
Episode 03: Bubog, Manalig
December 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBIn this third episode of Batobalani, we talk about how impactful indie films are in providing social commentaries, how supporting characters make or break the main characters, and how construction greatly evokes viewers feelings. Join Adrian Galang and me as we talk about our bubogs and the movie, Kalel, 15, written and directed by Direk Jun Robles Lana. BREAK THE STIGMA. Stream Yakap ng Kaibigan by Fort Galang, Isaac Galang, and Micah Quirimit. Follow Adrian Galang on Twitter, @dreigala...
Episode 02: Kapit, Mangarap
December 15, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBIn this second episode of Batobalani, we talk about how an unconventional set of characters drastically change the way stories are told, how struggles greatly influence our decisions, and how love is never an easy choice. Join Isaac Galang and me as we talk about our college selves, dreams, and the movie, Alone/Together, written and directed by Direk Tonet Jadaone. #NeverForget #NeverAgain #NotoHistoricalRevisionism Stream Bibitaw, Salamat by Nico Cordial. Follow Isaac Galang on Twitte...
Episode 01: Time Check
December 05, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this first episode of Batobalani, we talk about how struggling characters and efficacious symbols greatly contribute to effective storytelling. Join us as we geek about a romantic comedy that is not a love story. Let's all become overly sentimental about letting go, moving on, and moving forward. Stream Retro Nights by @HomeAutopsy. Follow us on Twitter and IG, @batobalanipod. Buhay. Hiraya. Batobalani. Podcast Cover Art by Nico Cordial. Produced by MJ Souribio. Support the show (ht...
Episode 00: Let's Get It
November 26, 2020 16:00 - 1 minute - 905 KBWhat's up, fam? Welcome to the introductory episode of Batobalani, a podcast about life and its major epiphanies. Join us as we geek about our most basic escapes. Buhay. Hiraya. Batobalani. Follow us on Twitter and IG, @batobalanipod. Podcast Cover Art by Nico Cordial. Produced by MJ Souribio. Support the show (https://paypal.me/markleander5?locale.x=en_US)