Long Distance

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Cendrillon Nov 05, 2019

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Against the backdrop of martial law in the Philippines, activists Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan open a trailblazing Filipino restaurant in New York City — long before Filipino food is #trending.

Watch Amy and Romy's fish sinigang recipe on Long Distance TV.

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This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino. Long Distance TV is directed, edited, and shot by Patrick Epino, and hosted, written, and produced by Paola Mardo.

This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Epidemic Sound. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.
Special thanks to Renee Gross, Meena Ramamurthy, Patricio Abinales, Christine Bacareza Balance, Catherine Ceniza Choy, Aileen Suzara, Vicente Rafael, Bryan Ugaddan, Nastasha Alli, Regina Espino, Alfonso Mardo, Patricia Pangilinan-Mardo, and Patrice Mardo.

Season Two Trailer Oct 22, 2019

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The new season premieres on November 5.

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Coming Soon Oct 01, 2019

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Happy Filipino American History Month. A word from Manong Larry Itliong.

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LD Off-Season: The Talk We Were Supposed to Have Aug 27, 2019

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On this edition of Long Distance Off-Season: Gabe has always felt distant from his parents. But things change when he moves back home to Allentown, Pennsylvania to work at a Filipino festival and to donate a kidney to his father. This story is produced by Self-Evident, a podcast about Asian America's stories.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions, Epidemic Sound, and Dee Yan Key.

Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Full credits on the show website.

LD Off-Season: Loving Lynn Jul 22, 2019

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On the first installment of Long Distance Off-Season: An update on the upcoming season and a story about an OFW in Lebanon who finds love in a country where she's treated as an outsider.

This story is produced by Kerning Cultures, a podcast that tells stories from the Middle East and the spaces in between.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Dee Yan Key.

Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Filipino Tiki Bar May 21, 2019

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A deep dive on Tiki bar history, cultural appropriation, and LA's Filipino Tiki bartenders. Plus: Help us build the future of Long Distance and join our Long Distance Radio Club on Patreon.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is hosted and produced by Paola Mardo. Producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo. Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Music in this episode is by Benjamin Rogers, Blue Dot Sessions, Dee Yan Key, Hawaiian Trio, Electric Kulintang, The Kinks, and Les Baxter.

Special thanks to my parents Patricia Mardo and Alfonso Mardo, and to Jessica Terrell, April Estrellon, Elena Dugdale, and Patti Epler of Honolulu Civil Beat.

Give Us a Call! Apr 18, 2019

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We want to hear from you. Call 213-293-6024 and leave a voicemail message with your name, where you're from, and your Long Distance story or what it's like being Filipino in your part of the diaspora.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by the Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Long Distance Love Story Mar 15, 2019

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Ex-high school sweethearts turned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reconnect almost forty years later.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-Producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Dee Yan Key. Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Special thanks to Sandy Tolan, Karen Lowe, Sasha Khokha, and the radio documentary class at the University of Southern California Annenberg School of Journalism.

1.5 Jan 24, 2019

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What happens when you’re caught between two worlds -- your homeland and your new home country? A 1.5 generation story set in Cerritos, California. Plus: Growing up in LA's Historic Filipinotown.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions and Dee Yan Key. Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

Special thanks to Katie Park, Sooh Oh, Leslie Shim, and Keith Camacho.

A Very Special Announcement Jan 15, 2019

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Long Distance host, producer, and creator Paola Mardo has some big news about the show. And then some.

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CREDITS:

Long Distance is written, mixed, hosted, and produced by Paola Mardo. Co-producer is Patrick Epino. Cover art by Celina Calma. Title design by Paola Mardo.

Music in this episode is by Lee Rosevere and Podington Bear. Theme Song is "Comin' Along" by C. Light and the Prisms.

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