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Hi Nay

Motzie Dapulshows.acast.com
Hi 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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Episodes

Episode Swap: Morbid Forest

You can find the Hi Nay comic here at The Pinoy Monster Horror Anthology Kickstarter ! Hit NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH to follow the project! The Last Interview Detective Alyssa Becker just stumbled onto a case that could make her career. However, her suspect is not what he seems. Can she trust him to walk her through the night's events and solve one of the strangest cases of her career? This podcast is a production of the Morbid Forest. Episode 18, Season 5: The Last Interview Trigger Warnings: Strong ...

Sep 19, 202552 min

Episode 68: Silipin (Check In)

THE OFFICIAL HI NAY COMIC WILL BE PART OF THE PINOY MONSTER HORROR ANTHOLOGY! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/motziedapul/the-pinoy-monster-horror-anthology Silipin (Check In) Mari checks in on Richard Henry, and makes a shocking discovery. Other Mari checks in with news about the man with Tatay's balisong. Content Warnings: References to past beheading, betrayal, human experiments, zealotry Song used: A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Bessie Smith BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, vide...

Sep 15, 202525 min

Episode Swap: Travelling Light

Travelling Light is a queer and cosy science fantasy podcast about finding common ground and celebrating difference. Follow the Traveller on their journey through the stars as they collect stories for their community archive, and help shape their world through audience submissions and choose-your-own-adventure decision making. Listeners can submit their own ideas and entries for the community archives; and there are regular choose-your-own-adventure votes where the audience decides how the plot ...

Sep 11, 202517 min

Episode Swap: Hollow Disciple

Hollow Disciple is a thrilling, dark, science fiction podcast from the creator of Wake Of Corrosion. S1: E1 - Extraction After the scavengers sent from The Elpis stop responding to comms, Lars is forced to head onboard an unusual vessel in search for his crewmates. Website: https://www.podpage.com/hollow-disciple/ Want ad-free access? patreon.com/shadowandstatic Full content warnings available here linktr.ee/hollowdisciple Please consider leaving a rating or review to help support the show! Writ...

Sep 08, 202519 min

Episode 67: Tagapagtanggol (Protector)

Tagapagtanggol (Protector) Mari meets Vanessa to talk about the burgeoning Elder war against her. A DJ In The Dark caller talks about her terrifying imaginary friend, Mister Slimy Smiley... and the man who came to kill him. Content Warnings: Dental horror, references to mental health issues, body horror, gore, stalking BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/hinaypod Or BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI): https://ko-fi.com/hinaypod You can follow ...

Sep 08, 202534 min

Hi Nay B Sides 1.5 - Tiwala, Akit, and The Young Man part 3

Hi Nay B Sides 1.5 - Tiwala (Trust), Akit (Attraction) and The Young Man part 3 Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) answer listener questions, sing karaoke, discuss HUGE reveals in the plot, and chat about trust, romantic love, polyamory, and true names. SPOILERS for recent episodes! The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewards! https://www.patreon.com/hinaypod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 01, 202553 min

Episode Swap: The Carousel

The Carousel is an episodic narrative podcast with sci-fi, fantasy and dystopia elements, set far enough into the future, space expansion is the norm, following a lonely worker, who uses powers he gains from an ancient carousel to fight against the corporate entity he once worked for. Episode 1: On a routine run for The Commission, Akhos, a Collections Specialist, stumbles upon an abandoned amusement park that has more to offer than he thinks. THE CAROUSEL On a desolate planet, Collections Speci...

Aug 27, 202530 min

Episode 66: Irog (Darling)

Episode 66: Irog (Darling) Mari and Laura talk. Other Mari recounts her... other conversations. Song used: It Makes My Love Come Down by Bessie Smith Content Warnings: Insecurity, talk about relationships and loss of loved ones, encroaching death ~ BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/hinaypod Or BUY US A MILK TEA (KO-FI): https://ko-fi.com/hinaypod You can follow our socials @ hinaypod on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Blues...

Aug 25, 202525 min

Episode 65: Balisong (Butterfly Knife)

Episode 65: Balisong (Butterfly Knife) Cornelius gives Mari a chance to sway the Benefactor. Mari has another strange dream, where she meets an Elder with a knife in hand and eyes like stars, and learns what the other Elders have planned for her. Music (percussion) taken from the Subli, a religious folk dance from Batangas. Content Warnings: Brief mentions of murder, familial death, assassination, blades. ~ BECOME A PATRON and get bonus audio, art, video, and even bonus episodes: https://www.pat...

Aug 18, 202525 min

Hi Nay Is Coming To Fan Expo Toronto!

COME SEE US LIVE! 🔥 Hi Nay is coming to Fan Expo Toronto🔥 We'll be at the Canadian Podcast Awards Booth ONLY ON FRIDAY AUGUST 22, 4-7PM Come get an EARLY COPY of the Hi Nay horror book, Remind Me To Tell You Later short story collection and meet the VAs for Mari, Donner, and Evelyn Wai! You can also get your name written in baybayin, an ancient Filipino script that we use in Hi Nay. We'll also have stickers and other Hi Nay merch on the table! We're on the schedule for Friday , come check us o...

Aug 13, 20252 min

Hi Nay B Sides 1.4 - Hen & Eda, Poót (Wrath), and The Young Man part 2

Hi Nay B Sides 1.4 - Hen & Eda (Pride Episode 2025), Poót (Wrath), and The Young Man part 2 Is this our most unhinged episode yet? Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about this year's Hi Nay Pride episode, happy trans women, sad gay men, bagged milk, and what the characters dream about (whether they like it or not). SPOILERS for recent episodes! The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewards! https://www.patreon.com/...

Aug 11, 20251 hr 1 min

Episode 64: Anak (Child)

Episode 64: Anak (Child) Mari summons Young Will's wrathful ghost in the presence of his father. Pocket the Cat's origin is revealed. Content Warnings: Burning alive, familial hatred, mentions of beheading and dismemberment, death in the family. Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa Gimenez, and is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial sharealike 4.0 international license. This episode was Co-Produced by Jesse Goodsell, and written and directe...

Aug 04, 202522 min

Episode 63: The Young Man (part 3)

The Young Man (part 3) Summary: Only Jack Robin knew the Young Man's secret. Only Young Will knew what the Young Man wanted most in the world. And only the Young Man witnessed their small, private wedding, before everything went wrong. Content Warnings: References to period-typical racism, homophobia, elitism, secrecy and fear of being known. Songs used: Whoa, Tillie, Take Your Time Baby Doll Graveyard Dream Blues I Ain't Got Nobody by Bessie Smith Who Killed Cock Robin (folk song) Hi Nay is a p...

Jul 28, 202528 min

Hi Nay B Sides 1.3 - Filipino Folklore, Monsters, and Urban Legends In Hi Nay

HI NAY IS RELEASING A NOVELLA! https://www.instagram.com/p/DMQda3Jxo7S/?img_index=1 Hi Nay B Sides 1.3 - Filipino Folklore, Monsters, and Urban Legends In Hi Nay CONTENT WARNINGS: Discussions of abortion, infanticide, miscarriage, sleep death, heart disease, murder, and other folklore and urban legend related horror and violence Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about the Filipino folklore monsters and urban legends that build the strange and unsettling world of Hi...

Jul 21, 202537 min

Episode Swap: Waiting For October

Waiting For October is a queer supernatural audio drama series from the creators of Moonbase Theta, Out . There is a world - one of thousands touching ours - known as October. One of the archetypes; one of the realities that is a source for our stories. It is not difficult to reach, if you know the way - you can experience their wildness for yourself, adventure there, and live, and love. But be wary - perhaps more than any other existence, here there be monsters … More information at https://mon...

Jul 16, 202518 min

Episode 62: Akit (Attraction)

Episode 62: Akit (Attraction) DJ In The Dark receives a call from a man who fell in love with a ghost. Mari talks to Donner about her worry over Laura. Content Warnings: Burning alive, bullying, childhood trauma, secrets. Song included: A Good Man Is Hard To Find by Bessie Smith Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa Gimenez, and is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial sharealike 4.0 international license. This episode was Co-Produced by Jesse...

Jul 14, 202526 min

Episode 61: Tiwala (Trust)

Pre-order Hi Nay stickers and prints here: https://ko-fi.com/s/28e47efe7f Hi Nay is coming to DReadcon Canada! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJjhkCRlMR/?hl=en Episode 61: Tiwala (Trust) Summary: Mari summons Mary-Anne. The creator of good Foci reveals memories of her time with The Benefactor, their friendship, and its end. Content Warnings: Bitterness, mistrust, past death, loss of a loved one. Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa Gimenez, and is licensed under a c...

Jul 07, 202519 min

The Young Man (part 3) - Bonus Episode Excerpt

A 16 minute excerpt of an early release bonus episode. FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON at the $10 Ate Tier and above. Summary: Only Jack Robin knew the Young Man's secret. Only Young Will knew what the Young Man wanted most in the world. And only the Young Man witnessed their small, private wedding, before everything went wrong. Content Warnings: References to period-typical racism, homophobia, elitism, secrecy and fear of being known. Songs used: Whoa, Tillie, Take Your Time Baby Doll Graveya...

Jun 30, 202517 min

Episode 60: The Young Man (part 2)

Pre-order Hi Nay stickers and prints here: https://ko-fi.com/s/28e47efe7f Hi Nay is coming to DReadcon Canada! https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJjhkCRlMR/?hl=en The Young Man (part 2) Summary: The Young Man is taken under Mister Henry's wing, and shapes his Master's Master's Ordo, and its future, as he falls in love with its most brilliant member—Mary-Anne Weekes. Content Warnings: References to period-typical racism, elitism, ritual sacrifice. Songs used: Down Hearted Blues Devil's Gonna Git You P...

Jun 23, 202531 min

Episode Swap: You are the Ghost in This House

In which your wait is finally over. Amy Lockhart and Bea Alighieri arrive at the House. But what awaits them inside? Content Warnings: Strong language, alcohol drinking, grief, ghosts. You can find the text of the transcript for this episode below, and a written form of the chapter, along with the poll, for free on our Patreon. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ysbQgHneV08a9QKTVYTU0Ya-03ajPNzVTfTbXz8RfQo/edit?tab=t.0 This audio can be found on Patreon, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. https://www....

Jun 18, 202523 min

Hi Nay B Sides 1.2 - Dambuhala, The Young Man part 1, Agimat

Hi Nay B Sides 1.2 - Dambuhala, The Young Man part 1, Agimat Motzie (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about the episodes Dambuhala, The Young Man part 1, Agimat. We answer questions from our listeners, worship the pit (again), talk about classic horror comics like Tales From The Crypt and the unfortunate and racist and queerphobic history of comics censorship, and discuss whether the Benefactor should've joined a union! SPOILERS for the story so far! The full episode will...

Jun 16, 202553 min

Episode 59: Poót (Wrath)

Episode 59: Poót (Wrath) Mari talks to Nan Donner about her uncle, Henry Wallace, and his "Young William" rhyme. She reveals that he got the story from his mother, Adeline Violet, and shares the story passed down their family, of how Young Will died, and his rage against those who he says killed his lover, Jack Robin. Content Warnings: Mass death by fire, familial death, death of a loved one Songs used: "Poor man's Blues", "Devil's Gonna Git You", "Hateful Blues", "Nobody Knows You When You're D...

Jun 09, 202524 min

Episode 58.1: Hen and Eda (Pride 2025) 🏳️‍⚧️

Pre-order Hi Nay stickers and prints here: https://ko-fi.com/s/28e47efe7f Episode 58.1: Hen and Eda (Pride 2025) 🏳️‍⚧️ The story of Henry Wallace Donner and Eda Clearwater, writer and artist of pulp horror comics in the 50s, and the life without fear they found together. Content Warnings: References to historical racism, queerphobia and transphobia Songs used: Bessie Smith - A Good Man is Hard to Find Rudy Vallee - That's When I Learned to Love You Sam Lanin's Dance Orchestra - I Can't Believe ...

Jun 02, 202531 min

The Young Man (part 2) - Bonus Episode Excerpt

FULL EPISODE AVAILABLE ON PATREON at the $10 Ate Tier and above. Summary: The Young Man is taken under Mister Henry's wing, and shapes his Master's Master's Ordo, and its future, as he falls in love with its most brilliant member—Mary-Anne Weekes. Content Warnings: References to period-typical racism, elitism, ritual sacrifice. Songs used: Down Hearted Blues Devil's Gonna Git You Poor Man's Blues T'aint Nobody's Bizness If I Do by Bessie Smith Hi Nay is a podcast created by Motzie Dapul and co-c...

May 26, 202515 min

Episode 58: Agimat (Amulet)

Pre-order Hi Nay stickers and prints here: https://ko-fi.com/s/28e47efe7f Episode 58: Agimat (Amulet) Laura locates a Good Focus and plans to have Mari summon a part of Mary-Anne Weekes' soul. Meanwhile, Mari finds J's notes about a 1950s pulp horror comic written by Donner's great uncle, Henry Wallace, about a Good Focus that protected him from a killer Elder. Content Warnings: References to historical racism, mutilation and eye horror Song used: Maddison Adela - Piano Quintet_ IV. Allegro vivo...

May 19, 202535 min

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A quick promo from our friends at [REDACTED], even if they're stealing Donner's name ;) The [REDACTED] Kickstarter is live May 17th at 1pm CST https://theredactedunit.com/ks [REDACTED] follows Jacob Kane (voiced by Jamie Petronis), a failing actor desperate for a fresh start who assumes the identity of his deceased twin, Jordan (Nathan Lunsford – The Storage Papers). What he expects to be a simple accounting job turns out to be something far stranger: a position within THE [REDACTED] UNIT, an un...

May 15, 20251 min

Episode 57: The Young Man (part 1)

Pre-order details for Hi Nay stickers and prints: https://hinaypod.tumblr.com/post/783021723447623680/hi-nay-art-and-sticker-delivery-may-pre-order The Young Man, A Hi Nay Short Story (part 1) A hardworking yet isolated young man toiling at a factory office after hours ends up befriending his severe overseer. Thus begins his journey towards power he never could have foreseen - yet always dreamed about. Content Warnings: References to period-typical racism Songs used: Need A Little Sugar In My Bo...

May 12, 202523 min

Episode 56: Dambuhala (Giant)

Mari and Donner visit the Waheela and learn exactly what it was that frightened Sauvard, leader of the Elders, so long ago—and its connection to Mari's own nature. Content Warnings: Mass death event of animals, violence, predator/prey, cosmic horror elements Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa Gimenez, and is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial sharealike 4.0 international license. This episode was Co-Produced by Jesse Goodsell, and writte...

Apr 29, 202529 min

Hi Nay B Sides 1.1 - Winter Market, Hilaga part 1 & 2

Hi Nay B Sides 1.1 - Winter Market, Hilaga part 1 & 2 In this inaugural episode of B Sides, Motzie Dapul (Mari Datuin, various) and Edward McKee (Danny Boyd) chat about the episodes Winter Market, Hilaga part 1, and Hilaga part 2. We answer questions from our listeners, worship the pit, and giggle over Cornelius. SPOILERS for the story so far! Happy Birthday to me! This is my gift to all of you. ~Motzie The full episode will be available to $10 Patrons and above as part of their monthly rewa...

Apr 24, 202536 min

Episode 55: Bangungot (Nightmare)

DJ In The Dark caller Jameela shares the story of a recurring nightmare she had from childhood—one that she shared with her grandpa. From him, she learned of their horrifying family history, and the curse a certain someone placed on their bloodline. Content Warnings: Descriptions of torture, dismemberment, implied suicide, murder, corpses, kidnapping and imprisonment. Hi Nay is a podcast created by Motzie Dapul and co-created by Reg Geli. It's produced by Motzie Dapul, Yoyi Halago and Alyssa Gim...

Apr 21, 202536 min
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