Stay ConnectedHi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, is a supernatural horror fictional podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto. Written, directed, produced, and created by Motzie Dapul and co-created by Reg Geli.
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Copyright: © Motzie Dapul
OCTOBER 24 at 6pm ET: Live event at Interesting Things Kensington Market, Toronto, 173 Baldwin St, Toronto, ON M5T 1L9! Early premiere of Dominus for event-goers only, with free stuff and a raffle for exclusive Dominus merch!
OCTOBER 25 at 3pm ET: Livestream of new episode with actors Lenval Brown (Disco Elysium), Karim Kronfli (The Magnus Archives) and Anusia Battersby (The Magnus Protocol) on twitch.tv/hinaypod
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Reyna (Queen)
CJ makes uncomfortable comparisons between Mari, Mary-Anne, and The Benefactor.
A woman they once called Sheba can no longer stand aside.
Content Warning: References to past death
Song used: Lucienne Boyer - Parlez-Moi D'Amour (1930)
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CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.
@careforgaza on Twitter
https://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/
https://chuffed.org/project/careforgaza
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Support Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Gaza
https://chuffed.org/project/190927-support-agriculture-and-food-soverignty-in-gaza-ii
From the description by Abigail Johnson: This fundraiser is a continuation of a similar project to cultivate arable land in Gaza. For the convenience of the two landowners who're spearheading their respective projects, I've split the initiative into two fundraisers, one for each plot of land. The first fundraiser can be found here.
Approximately $2500 from the first fundraiser was used to jumpstart the cultivation of this new plot of land. As of the publication of this campaign, the land has been cleared and plowed, and an irrigation system has been purchases and installed.
The plot of land to be cultivated by these funds is approximately 700 square meters, more than double the size of our original project, hence the higher starting goal of $10,000. Funds raised here will go towards seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, wages for those who cultivate the land, and other relevant expenses. This plot of land receives more direct sunlight than the first plot. Therefore, the landowner has determined we will plant cucumbers and molokhia here, and possibly a heat-resistant strain of peppers. A small portion of the funds will be used to pay any taxes, duties, and fees associated with transferring the donations to Palestine. Depending on success, the goal and scope of the project may be expanded.
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Unos (Tempest)
A strange storm makes its way to Toronto. Mari and the Benefactor meet at the Imperial to consolidate their plans.
Content Warnings: Implied child disappearance.
Guest starring: W. Keith Tims (alienghostrobot) and Josh Kent (Man In Jumpsuit) as well as Matt Gador as the Benefactor!
Songs used:
Louis Armstrong - Body And Soul - Los Angeles (1930)
St James Infirmary King Oliver and His Orchestra (1930)
BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:
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You can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.
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CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.
@careforgaza on Twitter
https://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/
https://chuffed.org/project/careforgaza
-
Support Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Gaza
https://chuffed.org/project/190927-support-agriculture-and-food-soverignty-in-gaza-ii
From the description by Abigail Johnson: This fundraiser is a continuation of a similar project to cultivate arable land in Gaza. For the convenience of the two landowners who're spearheading their respective projects, I've split the initiative into two fundraisers, one for each plot of land. The first fundraiser can be found here.
Approximately $2500 from the first fundraiser was used to jumpstart the cultivation of this new plot of land. As of the publication of this campaign, the land has been cleared and plowed, and an irrigation system has been purchases and installed.
The plot of land to be cultivated by these funds is approximately 700 square meters, more than double the size of our original project, hence the higher starting goal of $10,000. Funds raised here will go towards seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, wages for those who cultivate the land, and other relevant expenses. This plot of land receives more direct sunlight than the first plot. Therefore, the landowner has determined we will plant cucumbers and molokhia here, and possibly a heat-resistant strain of peppers. A small portion of the funds will be used to pay any taxes, duties, and fees associated with transferring the donations to Palestine. Depending on success, the goal and scope of the project may be expanded.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In which we go in alphabetical order, discussing every Elder in Hi Nay and a little bit of backstory, secret info, and other cool details about them! I followed the list of characters on the Hi Nay wiki to make this~ so if I missed anyone let me know!
Which one's your favourite?
Part 2 coming soon!
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Subscribe to our Youtube channel to watch episodes live and chat with other listeners!
https://www.youtube.com/hinaypod
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A fun little bonus feature about the secrets behind Hi Nay's music! In this unscripted episode I cover Bessie Smith and other blues and jazz stapes, lullabies, Filipino folk songs, and classical music that inspire Hi Nay and its characters.
And, of course, Christmas music.
Support Hi Nay on Patreon!
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We livestream these episodes every Sunday at 6pm ET!
https://www.youtube.com/@HiNayPod
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Another bit of unscripted bonus content! I discuss the subtle differences between Filipino, Tagalog, and other languages of the Philippines, and go over the names of each episode from Act 1 and the interesting context and background behind them.
Glossary of Terms:
Tagalog - Refers to both the language and ethnic group, and one of over a hundred Philippine languages, originating from the Tagalog region.
Filipino - The standardized National Language which is largely made up of Tagalog with many loanwords from Spanish, English, and other Philippine languages.
Bisaya - Refers to both the language and the ethnic group/s, and one of over a hundred Philippine languages, originating from the Visayas region. Also referred to as Cebuano (though Bisaya is preferred).
Support Hi Nay on Patreon!
https://www.patreon.com/hinaypod
We livestream these episodes every Sunday at 6pm ET!
https://www.youtube.com/@HiNayPod
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Hi Nay B Sides 1.14 - Episode 90: Paggising (Awakening), Episode 91: Pantangi (Proper Noun), Episode 92: Darating (Incoming)
Motzie Dapul (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) talk about... cancer? And the nature of Elders, especially our favourite ones.
SPOILERS for recent episodes!
The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewards on theHi Nay Patreon!
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Darating (Incoming)
Donner encourages Mari to use Manfred's spell. Mari is a bit more reluctant to kill every Elder.
A newly empowered Cold Ghost makes his way towards Toronto.
Content Warnings: Brief descriptions of flaying
NOTE: Short story hiatus incoming! Story resumes in October, but unscripted episodes will continue to release in September. Next week will have the usual B Sides!
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CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.
@careforgaza on Twitter
https://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/
https://chuffed.org/project/careforgaza
https://chuffed.org/project/190927-support-agriculture-and-food-soverignty-in-gaza-ii
From the description by Abigail Johnson: This fundraiser is a continuation of a similar project to cultivate arable land in Gaza. For the convenience of the two landowners who're spearheading their respective projects, I've split the initiative into two fundraisers, one for each plot of land. The first fundraiser can be found here.
Approximately $2500 from the first fundraiser was used to jumpstart the cultivation of this new plot of land. As of the publication of this campaign, the land has been cleared and plowed, and an irrigation system has been purchases and installed.
[...]
The plot of land to be cultivated by these funds is approximately 700 square meters, more than double the size of our original project, hence the higher starting goal of $10,000. Funds raised here will go towards seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, wages for those who cultivate the land, and other relevant expenses. This plot of land receives more direct sunlight than the first plot. Therefore, the landowner has determined we will plant cucumbers and molokhia here, and possibly a heat-resistant strain of peppers. A small portion of the funds will be used to pay any taxes, duties, and fees associated with transferring the donations to Palestine. Depending on success, the goal and scope of the project may be expanded.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pantangi (Proper Noun)
Salai reflects on the power of names, after finding the one the Benefactor tried to hide.
Mari tells Donner and Laura the truth about her magic, her work... and the nuclear option gifted to her by Manfred D'Arce.
Content Warnings: Referenced torture, murder, gore
BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:
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CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.
@careforgaza on Twitter
https://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/
https://chuffed.org/project/careforgaza
https://chuffed.org/project/190927-support-agriculture-and-food-soverignty-in-gaza-ii
From the description by Abigail Johnson: This fundraiser is a continuation of a similar project to cultivate arable land in Gaza. For the convenience of the two landowners who're spearheading their respective projects, I've split the initiative into two fundraisers, one for each plot of land. The first fundraiser can be found here.
Approximately $2500 from the first fundraiser was used to jumpstart the cultivation of this new plot of land. As of the publication of this campaign, the land has been cleared and plowed, and an irrigation system has been purchases and installed.
[...]
The plot of land to be cultivated by these funds is approximately 700 square meters, more than double the size of our original project, hence the higher starting goal of $10,000. Funds raised here will go towards seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, wages for those who cultivate the land, and other relevant expenses. This plot of land receives more direct sunlight than the first plot. Therefore, the landowner has determined we will plant cucumbers and molokhia here, and possibly a heat-resistant strain of peppers. A small portion of the funds will be used to pay any taxes, duties, and fees associated with transferring the donations to Palestine. Depending on success, the goal and scope of the project may be expanded.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paggising (Awakening)
Youtuber Sal escapes Clarence Thompson's cabin.
But he's not the only one who does.
Content Warnings: Mass death, corpses, implied torture and gore, falling
Guest starring Taylor Michaels as Sal.
BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes:
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You can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky for more updates.
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CARE FOR GAZA is delivering aid within Gaza. As Israel's blockade is preventing food from entering Gaza, it's important to donate to aid groups working within Gaza to save Palestinian lives, and to continue pushing world governments for sanctions and arms embargoes on Israel.
@careforgaza on Twitter
https://gogetfunding.com/CFG2025/
https://chuffed.org/project/careforgaza
https://chuffed.org/project/190927-support-agriculture-and-food-soverignty-in-gaza-ii
From the description by Abigail Johnson: This fundraiser is a continuation of a similar project to cultivate arable land in Gaza. For the convenience of the two landowners who're spearheading their respective projects, I've split the initiative into two fundraisers, one for each plot of land. The first fundraiser can be found here.
Approximately $2500 from the first fundraiser was used to jumpstart the cultivation of this new plot of land. As of the publication of this campaign, the land has been cleared and plowed, and an irrigation system has been purchases and installed.
[...]
The plot of land to be cultivated by these funds is approximately 700 square meters, more than double the size of our original project, hence the higher starting goal of $10,000. Funds raised here will go towards seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, wages for those who cultivate the land, and other relevant expenses. This plot of land receives more direct sunlight than the first plot. Therefore, the landowner has determined we will plant cucumbers and molokhia here, and possibly a heat-resistant strain of peppers. A small portion of the funds will be used to pay any taxes, duties, and fees associated with transferring the donations to Palestine. Depending on success, the goal and scope of the project may be expanded.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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