EPISODE 10 (PART 2): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE EASTER EGGS AND THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

EPISODE 10 (PART 2): BUDJETTE TAN ON TRESE EASTER EGGS AND THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE MYTHOLOGY

In this very special episode, we talk to Budjette Tan, co-creator of Trese, a Filipino komik series turned hit Netflix show.

In Part 2, we talk about Trese Easter eggs and interesting stories behind the scenes of the hit Netflix show: what were the creators' special requests for their in-show cameos? What inspired the unholy new incarnation of the tiyanak? Who’s top-ranked so far in fan-fiction pairings in the Trese-verse?

We also get into some pretty serious topics about the past, present & future of Philippine Mythology and how this links with our own cultural identities.

For artists and fellow creators, Budjette also doles out some very insightful advice about how to get started on your art, avoiding the traps of comparison, and how all of us have a unique story only we can tell.

It’s equal parts humor, silliness, insight, and creative inspiration. We hope you enjoy!

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The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram for more good stuff, and possibly answer some burning questions after this episode such as: What does a manananggal look like? How do you cook adobo? Who is Gardo Verzosa and why do they keep thirsting after him? We also welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.

The intro and outro music is by Brian O’Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram).

The full video can be viewed on Youtube at https://youtu.be/g6LqQH1H6YQ . Video editing & artwork by Sassy Lacsamana (@sassyey on Instagram).

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Works & Resources mentioned in the interview:

Mythspace by Paolo Chikiamco

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23570090-mythspace-volume-1

Penlab.ink

https://penlab.ink/

The Lost Journal of Alejandro Pardo: Creatures and Beasts of Philippine Folklore by Budjette Tan, David Hontiveros, Kajo Baldisimo, Bow Guerrero, Mervin Malonzo

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29771042-the-lost-journal-of-alejandro-pardo

Mga Nilalang na Kagila-gilalas by Edgar Calabias Samar

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50910256-mga-nilalang-na-kagila-gilalas

Buffy Every Generation (Kajo Baldisimo Cover)

https://shop.filbars.online/products/buffy-every-generation-1-kajo-baldisimo-exclusive-cover

Maximo Ramos

https://www.amazon.com/Maximo-D.-Ramos/e/B001JWVYUI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

The Aswang Project

https://www.aswangproject.com/

Philippine Spirits

http://phspirits.com/

Aswang Collection (@aswangNFT)

https://www.instagram.com/aswangnft/